- The problem
- The combination of type 2 elr seat belt and suspension type driver's seat causes safety belt cinching which becomes severe enough to distract or hinder driver from normal operation of bus.
- The risk
- Distraction of driver could result in an accident.
- The fix
- Install seat belt that incorporates some anti-cinching features and a new set of tether straps for suspension seat.
Vehicle safety record
1990 Thomas Transit Bus Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1990 Thomas Transit Bus have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 1990 for the anchorage.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Transit Bus year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1990 Thomas Transit Bus recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1990 Thomas Transit Bus yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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Does the 1990 Thomas Transit Bus have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1990 Thomas Transit Bus: anchorage (October 1990). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1990 Thomas Transit Bus had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1990 Thomas Transit Bus a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Thomas Transit Bus year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1990 Thomas Transit Bus has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data