NHTSA campaign 00V361000
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. recall 00V361000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON NAVISTAR CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY CROSS FIXED POSITION CROSS VIEW MIRRORS FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 111, "REARVIEW MIRRORS." A BRACKET SUPPLIED WITH THE MIRROR ASSEMBLY WAS MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY. THE ENTIRE TOP SURFACE OF ONE OR MORE CYLINDERS DESCRIBED IN THE STANDARD IS NOT VISIBLE WITH THE MIRROR SYSTEM WHEN USING THE INCORRECT BRACKET.
What can happen
THE SCHOOL BUS 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.
Repair
THOMAS BUILT SENT SERVICE PERSONNEL TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE MIRROR ASSEMBLY ON THE AFFECTED BUSES.
Components
- Visibility: Rearview mirrors/devices: Exterior
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.