Thomas Conventional, Vista (1993-1998): Visibility
Recall 98V309000 · Dec 7, 1998 · Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
500
vehicles affected
500
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 98V309000
- Date
- Dec 7, 1998
- Maker
- Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
- Units affected
- 500
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Visibility > Rearview mirrors/devices > Exterior
- Model years
- 1993-1998
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 12 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas | Conventional | 1993-1998 |
| Thomas | Vista | 1993-1998 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 98V309000?
2 models: Thomas Conventional (1993-1998), Thomas Vista (1993-1998), about 500 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 98V309000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.