NHTSA campaign 98V309000
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. recall 98V309000
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.
Reported 12/07/1998
What can happen
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.
Repair
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.
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.
1998 Thomas CONVENTIONALView records1998 Thomas VISTAView records1997 Thomas CONVENTIONALView records1997 Thomas VISTAView records1996 Thomas CONVENTIONALView records1996 Thomas VISTAView records1995 Thomas CONVENTIONALView records1995 Thomas VISTAView records1994 Thomas CONVENTIONALView records1994 Thomas VISTAView records1993 Thomas CONVENTIONALView records1993 Thomas VISTAView records