Thomas Vista 1997

Model Vista made in 1997 by Thomas got 4 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding structure and visibility. There were some recalls concerningseats and visibility.

Model 1997

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEATS
00V362000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 04/01/1996 to 09/30/2000V (Vehicle)650002/09/2001MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.11/03/200011/06/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: certain school buses and transit buses equipped with national seating's series 93b-sb driver seat. a bracket attaching the gas spring shock to the height adjuster of the seat can deform and break. this bracket is located at the top of the height adjuster.
Consequence SummaryIf the bracket is not replaced after deforming, and is allowed to break, its breaking will result in a sudden drop of the driver's seat, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle and a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the seat base and add reinforcement to the seat assembly
NotesOwner notification began february 9, 2001.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 atalso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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.
98V229000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 04/01/1996 to 04/10/1998V (Vehicle)430012/07/1998MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.09/17/199809/25/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with national seating series 93b-sb driver seat. a bracket attaching to the height adjusting shock absorber on the driver's seat can deform and break.
Consequence SummaryThis condition can result in a sudden drop of the driver's seat, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle and a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will add a reinforcement to the bracket, or if the bracket is deformed and/or broken, the entire seat base will be replaced.
NotesOwner notification began december 7, 1998.owners who take their buses 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 1-336-841-5991.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE
2102/02/1999604400Heater core for heater #66001506. *tt04/28/1999