Thomas Conventional (1997-1998): Visibility
Recall 98V011000 · Jan 21, 1998 · Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
241
vehicles affected
241
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 98V011000
- Date
- Jan 21, 1998
- Maker
- Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
- Units affected
- 241
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Visibility > Rearview mirrors/devices
- Model years
- 1997-1998
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE VISIBILITY REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 111, "REARVIEW MIRRORS."
What can happen
THE DRIVER OF THE BUS MAY NOT HAVE A CLEAR AND UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW TO THE REAR.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
NEW MIRRORS WHICH INCORPORATE MIRROR ARMS THAT WILL MOVE THE CROSS VIEW MIRRORS FORWARD WILL BE INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas | Conventional | 1997-1998 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 98V011000?
1 model: Thomas Conventional (1997-1998), about 241 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 98V011000?
NEW MIRRORS WHICH INCORPORATE MIRROR ARMS THAT WILL MOVE THE CROSS VIEW MIRRORS FORWARD WILL BE INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES.
What can happen?
THE DRIVER OF THE BUS MAY NOT HAVE A CLEAR AND UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW TO THE REAR.
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.