NHTSA Recall 95V040000
NHTSA Campaign Id 95V040000; Date: Mar. 3, 1995
This condition can cause a heater fire and an increased potential for a vehicle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1993 Thomas Vista; 1994 Thomas Vista
Component: Visibility:defroster/defogger System:windshield:heater Core
Manufactured by: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Affected Units:: 2,133
Recall Summary:
If paper or trash falls down the red dot heater vents it could ignite.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a wire cage around the heater resistor.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 9, 1995
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