- The problem
- Undersized bolts, lock washers, and nuts may been used to attach the driver's pedestal to the floor.
- The risk
- This could cause premature separation of the seat andseat belt attachment from the floor during a crash with potential for injury tothe driver; also, buses would not comply with fmvss 210.
- The fix
- Replace non-complying driver's seat attaching hardware.
Vehicle safety record
1988 Wayne Bus Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1988 Wayne Bus with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in November 1990 for the seats. For comparison, the 1987 has 0 and the 1989 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Bus year, for its age
#191 most complained-about 1988 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1988 Wayne Bus problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1988 Wayne 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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1 complaints about the 1988 Wayne Bus
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Bus caught fire due to wiring to the defroster motor being routed in such a way, that it had been rubbing against the metal barrier, thus exposing bare wires.
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All Bus yearsQuestions about the 1988 Wayne Bus
Does the 1988 Wayne Bus have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1988 Wayne Bus: seats (November 1990). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Wayne Bus?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 1988 Wayne Bus had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 12, 1998 and the latest on March 12, 1998. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1988 Wayne Bus a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Wayne 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 1988 Wayne 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