Thomas Vista 1998

Model Vista made in 1998 by Thomas got 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding visibility. There were some recalls concerningseats and visibility.

Model 1998

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).
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
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE
2102/02/1999604400Heater core for heater #66001506. *tt04/28/1999