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#BS-1991-THOSCH-72C3

1991 Thomas School Bus

Based on reports from 0 owners and 11 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
11
TSBs
0
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Based on 0 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 11 recalls.

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

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Recall History (11 recalls)

91V114000Nov 1991

SEATS

SOME OF THE SPECIAL FASTENERS ATTACHING THE SEATS TO THE FLOOR TRACKS ARE OF SUBSTANDARD QUALITY AND ARE NOT CAPABLE OF HOLDING THE SEAT TO THE FLOOR.

91V159000Nov 1991

STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION

THE STEERING LINKAGE (DRAG LINK) BETWEEN THE STEERING GEAR PITMAN ARM AND THE STEERING ARM ON THE AXLE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FASTENED.

91V169000Sep 1991

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

THE FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID IN THE CUMMINS 6C ENGINE MAY BE FAULTY, CAUSING SPONTANEOUS INTERRUPTION OF FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE DURING NORMAL OPERATION. THIS RESULTS IN LOSS OF POWER TO DRIVING WHEELS, POWER STEERING, AND OTHER POWER ASSISTED OPERATING SYSTEMS.

92V013000Oct 1992

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

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.

92V126000Dec 1992

SEATS

INCORRECT SCREWS WERE USED TO ATTACH THE PLYWOOD SEAT BACK TO THE SEAT FRAME.

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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. 11 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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1991 Thomas School Bus: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1991 Thomas School Bus?
Based on NHTSA data, the 1991 Thomas School Bus has 0 total complaints on file.
Is the 1991 Thomas School Bus reliable?
The 1991 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 1991 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 1991 Thomas School Bus have any recalls?
Yes, the 1991 Thomas School Bus has 11 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.
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