NHTSA Recall 98V309000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V309000; Date: Dec. 7, 1998
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1993 Thomas Conventional; 1994 Thomas Conventional; 1995 Thomas Conventional; 1996 Thomas Conventional; 1997 Thomas Conventional; 1998 Thomas Conventional; 1993 Thomas Vista; 1994 Thomas Vista; 1995 Thomas Vista; 1996 Thomas Vista; 1997 Thomas Vista; 1998 Thomas Vista
Component: Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices:exterior
Manufactured by: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Affected Units:: 500
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 27, 1999
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