Recall campaign91V006000
Recall 91V006000: 1985–1990 Thomas School BUS and 1 other model
Visibility › Glass, side/rear
- Report received
- Oct 3, 1991
- Manufacturer
- Thomas built buses, inc.
- Potentially affected
- 2,986vehicles
- Model years
- 1985–1990
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Release handle for rear push out window is not located in area required by s5.2.3.1(b) of fmvss 217.
Possible consequence
Buses would not comply with standards; in an emergency,exit from the push-out window could be hampered.
Remedy
Install new interior handle assembly to meet specifications.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1985 Thomas BUS0 complaints
- 1986 Thomas BUS0 complaints
- 1987 Thomas BUS0 complaints
- 1988 Thomas BUS0 complaints
- 1989 Thomas BUS0 complaints
- 1990 Thomas BUS0 complaints
- 1985 Thomas School BUS0 complaints
- 1986 Thomas School BUS0 complaints
- 1987 Thomas School BUS0 complaints
- 1988 Thomas School BUS0 complaints
- 1989 Thomas School BUS0 complaints
- 1990 Thomas School BUS0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.