Thomas Vista 1994

Model Vista made in 1994 by Thomas got 9 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding structure. There were some recalls concerningequipment and seat belts.

Model 1994

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
95V042000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 01/01/1994 to 02/01/1995V (Vehicle)5006/09/1995MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.03/03/199503/06/1995571222
Defect SummaryThe air conditioning hose covers do not meet the head impact requirements of fmvss no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Consequence SummaryConsequence of non-compliance: this condition can cause personal injury in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will reroute the cover from the head impact zone and also replace the metal cover with a plastic cover.
NotesSystem: air conditioner; other part. vehicle description: school 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 reasonable time, 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.
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
94V171000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 05/01/1994 to 08/01/1994V (Vehicle)20612/09/1994MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.09/07/199409/22/1994571217
Defect SummaryRetroflective markings on required emergency exits do not meet the location requirements of fmvss no. 217, bus window retention and release.
Consequence SummaryConsequence of non-compliance: if the retroflective markings are not properly located at emergency exits, occupants could not easily identify such exits in an emergency or accident.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install additional reflective tape around each emergency door's outside perimeter.
NotesSystem: equipment; emergency exit label.vehicle description: school buses.note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the noncompliance, please 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.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
95V004000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 06/01/1993 to 08/01/1994V (Vehicle)307603/10/1995MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.01/11/199501/24/1995
Defect SummaryThe metal housing of the safety belt retractors on automatic locking retractor/emergency locking retractor safety belts can become deformed preventing extension and/or retraction of the belt.
Consequence SummaryPassengers would be unable to extend or retract their safety belts and would be at a risk of injury in the event of an accident.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a hardened washer which will decrease the possibility of deformation of the safety belt retractor. damaged retractors will be replaced.
NotesSystem: interior system; active restraints; belt retractors.vehicle description: transit and school buses.note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please 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.
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 - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE
95V040000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 11/01/1993 to 11/01/1994V (Vehicle)213306/09/1995MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.03/03/199503/06/1995
Defect SummaryIf paper or trash falls down the red dot heater vents it could ignite.
Consequence SummaryThis condition can cause a heater fire and an increased potential for a vehicle accident.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a wire cage around the heater resistor.
NotesSystem: heater; water; defroster; hose; duct; air.vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with red dot heaters.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 reasonable time, 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
95V087000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 09/01/1994 to 04/01/1995V (Vehicle)35008/07/1995MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.05/01/199505/18/1995571217
Defect SummaryThe roof hatches on these buses do not meet the exterior handle requirements of fmvss no. 217, bus window retention and release.
Consequence SummaryConsequence of non-compliance: in the event of an emergency, rescue personnel may not be able to open the roof hatches from the outside.
Corrective SummaryDealers will remove the existing roof hatch lid and replace it with a lid equipped with an exterior handle.
NotesSystem: visual; glass; other; fmvss no. 217.vehicle description: school buses equipped with roof hatches.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 reasonable time, please 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 - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR
98V309000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 06/01/1993 to 11/30/1998V (Vehicle)50004/27/1999OVSCTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.12/07/199812/14/1998571111
Defect SummaryVehicle description: school buses built on a navistar chassis. the cross view mirrors do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 111, rearview mirrors. the entire top surface of cylinder h is not visible as required.
Consequence SummaryA driver may not be able to see certain portions of the bus increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury to persons near the bus.
Corrective SummaryOwners will be provided with a repair kit and detailed instructions. if an owner so desires, thomas built dealers can perform the repair for them.
NotesOwner notification began april 27,1999. owners who do not receive the free repair kit and installation instructions 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


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