Thomas Vista 1995
Model Vista made in 1995 by Thomas got 2 consumer complains there are 6 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference to engine and engine cooling. . Technical service bulletines regarding structure. There were some recalls concerningseat belts, seats and structure.
Model 1995
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
95V135000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 05/01/1995 to 06/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 17 | 07/28/1995 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 07/20/1995 | 07/21/1995 | 571 | 209 | |||||
Defect Summary | The wrong attachment bolts were used on the driver's seat. this does not comply with fmvss no.209, seat belt assemblies. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Consequence of non-compliance: the seat occupant would suffer increased risk of injury if the safety belt anchorage failed in a sudden stop or accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove the noncomplying 5/16 bolts from the anchorages and replace them with 7/16 bolts. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: interior; restraint; belt anchor and attachment; fmvss no.209.vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with a driver's seat pre-assembled by national seating.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 reasonabletime, 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. | |||||||||||||||
SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
97V192000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 12/22/1995 to 09/03/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 2391 | 03/08/1999 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 11/01/1997 | 11/20/1997 | 571 | 222 | |||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: school buses. the flip seats installed on these buses do not meet the rearward push requirements of fmvss no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly protected increasing the risk of personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Owners will be provided with repair parts and a detailed repair procedure. if an owner so desires, thomas built will perform the repair for them. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began march 8, 1999.a preliminary owner notification letter was mailed june 12, 1998.owners who do not receive the free repair parts and detailed repair procedure 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. | |||||||||||||||
STRUCTURE - BODY | ||||||||||||||||
96V105000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 07/01/1991 to 02/01/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 6358 | 09/09/1996 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 06/17/1996 | 06/21/1996 | |||||||
Defect Summary | An 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 Summary | A 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 Summary | A 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: 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. | |||||||||||||||
96V139000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 04/01/1977 to 07/01/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 120371 | 10/08/1996 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 07/23/1996 | 07/24/1996 | |||||||
Defect Summary | An 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 Summary | 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 or death. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | A 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: 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 | ||||||||||||||||
95V087000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 09/01/1994 to 04/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 350 | 08/07/1995 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 05/01/1995 | 05/18/1995 | 571 | 217 | |||||
Defect Summary | The roof hatches on these buses do not meet the exterior handle requirements of fmvss no. 217, bus window retention and release. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Consequence of non-compliance: in the event of an emergency, rescue personnel may not be able to open the roof hatches from the outside. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove the existing roof hatch lid and replace it with a lid equipped with an exterior handle. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: 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 | ||||||||||||||||
98V309000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 06/01/1993 to 11/30/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 500 | 04/27/1999 | OVSC | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 12/07/1998 | 12/14/1998 | 571 | 111 | |||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle 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 Summary | A 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 Summary | Owners will be provided with a repair kit and detailed instructions. if an owner so desires, thomas built dealers can perform the repair for them. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner 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
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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STRUCTURE | |||||
9 | 01/24/1997 | 52292 | Raised/flat floor vertical supports. *jd | 07/17/1997 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
05/21/1999 | 3 | 09/01/1995 | |
Head gasket failed at 60,000 while still under warranty, again at 85,000 and then again at the present | |||
05/21/1999 | 3 | 09/01/1995 | |
Head gasket failed at 60,000 while still under warranty, again at 85,000 and then again at the present. *ak |