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


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
95V135000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 05/01/1995 to 06/01/1995V (Vehicle)1707/28/1995MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.07/20/199507/21/1995571209
Defect SummaryThe wrong attachment bolts were used on the driver's seat. this does not comply with fmvss no.209, seat belt assemblies.
Consequence SummaryConsequence 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 SummaryDealers will remove the noncomplying 5/16 bolts from the anchorages and replace them with 7/16 bolts.
NotesSystem: 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
97V192000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 12/22/1995 to 09/03/1997V (Vehicle)239103/08/1999MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.11/01/199711/20/1997571222
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryIn the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly protected increasing the risk of personal injury.
Corrective SummaryOwners will be provided with repair parts and a detailed repair procedure. if an owner so desires, thomas built will perform the repair for them.
NotesOwner 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
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
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

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
05/21/1999309/01/1995
 Head gasket failed at 60,000 while still under warranty, again at 85,000 and then again at the present
05/21/1999309/01/1995
 Head gasket failed at 60,000 while still under warranty, again at 85,000 and then again at the present. *ak