Thomas Vista 1992

Model Vista made in 1992 by Thomas got 4 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding structure. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, hydraulic and structure.

Model 1992

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
95V041000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 01/01/1991 to 09/01/1994V (Vehicle)80405/19/1995MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.03/03/199503/06/1995
Defect SummaryThe bracket used to support the hydraulic brake line can crack and possibly sever the brake line.
Consequence SummaryIf the brake line is severed, braking capability will be immediately reduced, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Corrective SummaryDealers will reroute the hydraulic brake line.
NotesSystem: brakes; hydraulic; lines; fittings.vehicle description: school and transit buses.note:if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonabletime, contact thomas built at 1-910-889-4871. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
STRUCTURE - BODY
96V105000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 07/01/1991 to 02/01/1996V (Vehicle)635809/09/1996MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.06/17/199606/21/1996
Defect SummaryAn item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory can become caught in a small opening at the floor level of the forward door post.
Consequence SummaryA passenger's clothing could become caught in the small opening and if the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. this can result in serious injury or death.
Corrective SummaryA filler plate will be attached on thomas conventionals or a piece of rubber trim on thomas vistas to the forward door post at the floor level to cover the opening and eliminate the possibility of snagging.
NotesSystem: structure; body; handrails. vehicle description: school buses equipped with certain front heater options and outward opening service doors. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact thomas built at 1-910-889-4871. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
96V139000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 04/01/1977 to 07/01/1996V (Vehicle)12037110/08/1996MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.07/23/199607/24/1996
Defect SummaryAn item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught in the area between the service door and the door control rod attaching bracket.
Consequence SummaryIf 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 or death.
Corrective SummaryA molded cover will be installed between the manually operated outward opening entrance door and the door control rod attaching bracket which will eliminate the opening that could allow an item of a child's clothing to become snagged.
NotesSystem: structure; body; handrails. vehicle description: school buses equipped with manually operated outward opening service doors. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact thomas built at 1-910-889-4871. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR
93V013000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. V (Vehicle)2457008/13/1993MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.01/01/199302/05/1993571217
Defect SummaryThe current production stationary window assemblies allow the glass to disengage from the rubber and/or frame.
Consequence SummaryThe windows do not comply with fmvss 217, bus windowretention and release.
Corrective SummaryInstall two retaining clips at each non-complying window.
NotesSystem: visual systems; fmvss 217.vehicle description: buses and school buses.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
STRUCTURE
901/24/199752292Raised/flat floor vertical supports. *jd07/17/1997