1986 THOMAS BUS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1986 THOMAS BUS
The 1986 THOMAS BUS has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR.
Recalls for the 1986 THOMAS BUS
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1986 THOMAS BUS, potentially affecting up to 10,486 vehicles.
Recall 92V013000 — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
| 7,500 vehicles affected
Defect: THE CENTER ACTUATOR THAT RELEASES TWO CATCHES VIA TWO PULL RODS CAN BECOME NON-FUNCTIONAL FROM POOR OR IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, LACK OF LUBRICATION, CORROSION, OR A COMBINATION ALL THREE CAUSES.
Consequence: WHEN THE CENTER ACTUATOR IS NON-FUNCTIONAL, THE WINDOWIS VERY DIFFICULT TO OPEN, AND WOULD NOT FUNCTION AS AN EMERGENCY EXIT IN CASEOF A VEHICULAR ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REMOVE THE OLD CENTER ACTUATOR AND INSTALL AN IMPROVED ACTUATOR.
View full details →Recall 91V006000 — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
| 2,986 vehicles affected
Defect: RELEASE HANDLE FOR REAR PUSH OUT WINDOW IS NOT LOCATED IN AREA REQUIRED BY S5.2.3.1(B) OF FMVSS 217.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1986 THOMAS BUS
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1986 THOMAS BUS.
Safety Rating for the 1986 THOMAS BUS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1986 THOMAS BUS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1986 THOMAS BUS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1986 THOMAS BUS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the THOMAS BUS
- 1981 THOMAS BUS — 0 complaints
- 1982 THOMAS BUS — 0 complaints
- 1983 THOMAS BUS — 0 complaints
- 1984 THOMAS BUS — 0 complaints
- 1985 THOMAS BUS — 0 complaints
- 1986 THOMAS BUS (current)
- 1987 THOMAS BUS — 0 complaints
- 1988 THOMAS BUS — 0 complaints
- 1989 THOMAS BUS — 0 complaints
- 1990 THOMAS BUS — 0 complaints
- 1991 THOMAS BUS — 0 complaints
Other THOMAS Models
- THOMAS SCHOOL BUS — 27 total complaints
- THOMAS THOMAS — 14 total complaints
- THOMAS MVP EF — 10 total complaints
- THOMAS SAF-T-LINER — 7 total complaints
- THOMAS C2 — 3 total complaints
- THOMAS ER MODEL — 3 total complaints
- THOMAS FS-65 — 3 total complaints
- THOMAS CL100 — 2 total complaints