NHTSA Recall 98V011000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V011000; Date: Jan. 21, 1998
The driver of the bus may not have a clear and unobstructed view to the rear.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Thomas Conventional; 1998 Thomas Conventional
Component: Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices
Manufactured by: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Affected Units:: 241
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: school buses. These vehicles do not comply with the visibility requirements of fmvss no. 111, "rearview mirrors. "
How to Fix:
New mirrors which incorporate mirror arms that will move the cross view mirrors forward will be installed on these vehicles.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began April 8, 1998. 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 8, 1998
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