Thomas Vista 1993
Model Vista made in 1993 by Thomas got 7 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding structure. There were some recalls concerningseat belts and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1993
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 - RETRACTOR | ||||||||||||||||
95V004000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 06/01/1993 to 08/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 3076 | 03/10/1995 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 01/11/1995 | 01/24/1995 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The metal housing of the safety belt retractors on automatic locking retractor/emergency locking retractor safety belts can become deformed preventing extension and/or retraction of the belt. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Passengers would be unable to extend or retract their safety belts and would be at a risk of injury in the event of an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a hardened washer which will decrease the possibility of deformation of the safety belt retractor. damaged retractors will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: interior system; active restraints; belt retractors.vehicle description: transit and school buses.note: if the 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. | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
95V041000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 01/01/1991 to 09/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 804 | 05/19/1995 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 03/03/1995 | 03/06/1995 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The bracket used to support the hydraulic brake line can crack and possibly sever the brake line. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If the brake line is severed, braking capability will be immediately reduced, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will reroute the hydraulic brake line. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: brakes; hydraulic; lines; fittings.vehicle description: school and transit buses.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 reasonabletime, 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 - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | ||||||||||||||||
95V040000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 11/01/1993 to 11/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 2133 | 06/09/1995 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 03/03/1995 | 03/06/1995 | |||||||
Defect Summary | If paper or trash falls down the red dot heater vents it could ignite. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This condition can cause a heater fire and an increased potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a wire cage around the heater resistor. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: heater; water; defroster; hose; duct; air.vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with red dot heaters.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, 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 | ||||||||||||||||
93V013000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 24570 | 08/13/1993 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 01/01/1993 | 02/05/1993 | 571 | 217 | ||||||
Defect Summary | The current production stationary window assemblies allow the glass to disengage from the rubber and/or frame. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The windows do not comply with fmvss 217, bus windowretention and release. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Install two retaining clips at each non-complying window. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: visual systems; fmvss 217.vehicle description: buses and school buses. | |||||||||||||||
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 |