Safety Recall NHTSA · 98V054000 Reported March 12, 1998

Thomas built/fmvss 124

Q: What is recall 98V054000?

NHTSA recall 98V054000 was issued by Thomas Built Buses, Inc. on March 12, 1998. It addresses: Thomas built/fmvss 124. The recall affects approximately 2,667 vehicles , with the defect involving the Vehicle Speed Control component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Thomas Built Buses, Inc. · Vehicle Speed Control · 2,667 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

98V054000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Vehicles Affected

2,667

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 12, 1998

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with non-electronic cummins b5.9l engines. the sliding action of the accelerator linkage lever over the hand throttle cable can cause the hand throttle wire to wear a notch in the accelerator linkage resulting in binding of the linkage. this fails to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 124, "accelerator control systems."

Safety Consequence

Such binding can prevent the accelerator control from returning to idle quickly or from returning to idle position at all, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the existing accelerator linkage lever and readjust the hand throttle cable, or replace the existing hand throttle attachment clip and readjust the hand throttle cable.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Thomas Built Buses, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 98V054000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 98V054000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 98V054000?

NHTSA recall 98V054000 was issued by Thomas Built Buses, Inc. on March 12, 1998. It addresses: Thomas built/fmvss 124. The recall affects approximately 2,667 vehicles, with the defect involving the Vehicle Speed Control component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Thomas Built Buses, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98V054000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.