Recall 92V120000: 1988–1992 Thomas BUS

Report received

Aug 24, 1992

Manufacturer

Thomas built buses, inc.

Potentially affected

1vehicles

Model years

1988–1992

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

The driveshaft used with some engine/transmission combinations had insufficient welds joining some of the components.

Possible consequence

The bad welds can develop cracks that can cause completeseparation of the driveshaft. This can result in loss of motive power for thevehicle and possible loss of vehicle control.

Remedy

Replace defective north american driveshafts with spicer driveshafts.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1988 Thomas BUS0 complaints
• 1989 Thomas BUS0 complaints
• 1990 Thomas BUS0 complaints
• 1991 Thomas BUS0 complaints
• 1992 Thomas BUS0 complaints