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1989 Thomas Saf-t-linerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 1989 Thomas Saf-t-liner. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 22, 1997. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1989 Thomas Saf-t-liner has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

1989 Thomas Saf-t-liner recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

12v/24v/48v battery: cables

Recall 97V-133 · Aug 22, 1997 · 8,107 vehicles

Risk. IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OCCURS, IT CAN CAUSE LOSS OF POWER TO THE VEHICLE AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Drum: chamber

Recall 97V-030 · Mar 3, 1997 · 695 vehicles

Risk. IF THE DAMAGE TO THE CLAMP BAND RESULTED IN BAND BREAKAGE, THE CHAMBER COULD COME APART RESULTING IN LOSS OF THE SERVICE BRAKES.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Structure: body

Recall 96V-139 · Jul 23, 1996 · 120,371 vehicles

Risk. IF AN ITEM WORN BY A CHILD WERE TO CATCH ON THIS AREA, AND THE DRIVER WERE TO CLOSE THE DOOR AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, THIS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Drum: chamber

Recall 96V-021 · Jan 29, 1996 · 730 vehicles

Risk. IF THE DAMAGE TO THE CLAMP BAND RESULTED IN BAND BREAKAGE, THE CHAMBER COULD COME APART RESULTING IN LOSS OF THE SERVICE BRAKES.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Thomas.

Best & worst years

1989 vs. every other Saf-t-liner year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Saf-t-liner median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1989 Thomas Saf-t-liner, and the recalls they led to.

  1. AXLE/UNIVER.YOKE FAILUREPE92035 · closed Aug 20, 1992
    Led to recall 92V-120
  2. BRAKE TREADLE VALVE CORRODESPE94025 · closed Apr 20, 1994
    No recall

Own a 1989 Saf-t-liner?

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