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
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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SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
00V362000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 04/01/1996 to 09/30/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 6500 | 02/09/2001 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 11/03/2000 | 11/06/2000 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle 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 Summary | If 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 Summary | Dealers will replace the seat base and add reinforcement to the seat assembly | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner 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). | |||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||
98V229000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 04/01/1996 to 04/10/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 4300 | 12/07/1998 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 09/17/1998 | 09/25/1998 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle 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 Summary | This 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 Summary | Dealers will add a reinforcement to the bracket, or if the bracket is deformed and/or broken, the entire seat base will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner 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 | ||||||||||||||||
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 | |
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||||
21 | 02/02/1999 | 604400 | Heater core for heater #66001506. *tt | 04/28/1999 |