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#BS-1990-THOSCH-72C3

1990 Thomas School Bus

Based on reports from 0 owners and 12 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
12
TSBs
0
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Based on 0 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 12 recalls.

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

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$X,XXX

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$X,XXX
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Owner Intelligence

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Recall History (12 recalls)

90V025000Oct 1990

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

UPPER ANCHORAGE OF TYPE 2 SAFETY BELT INSTALLED AT THE DRIVER'S SEATING POSITION IS NOT WITHIN THE SPECIFIED RANGE AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210.

90V175000Apr 1991

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

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.

90V196000Jun 1991

SEATS

THE SEAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH ENERGY ABSORPTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 222.

91V006000Apr 1991

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

RELEASE HANDLE FOR REAR PUSH OUT WINDOW IS NOT LOCATED IN AREA REQUIRED BY S5.2.3.1(B) OF FMVSS 217.

91V058000Oct 1991

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

DRIVER'S SAFETY BELT IS TOO SHORT TO MEET LENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 209.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 0 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 12 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1990 Thomas School Bus: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1990 Thomas School Bus?
Based on NHTSA data, the 1990 Thomas School Bus has 0 total complaints on file.
Is the 1990 Thomas School Bus reliable?
The 1990 Thomas School Bus has 0 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1990 Thomas School Bus problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1990 Thomas School Bus have any recalls?
Yes, the 1990 Thomas School Bus has 12 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Thomas School Bus problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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