Auto Recalls for Consumers

1998 THOMAS VISTA Recall - Campaign #98V229000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1998 THOMAS VISTA RECALL - #98V229000

RECALL FOR SEATS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH NATIONAL SEATING SERIES 93B-SB DRIVER SEAT. A BRACKET ATTACHING TO THE HEIGHT ADJUSTING SHOCK ABSORBER ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT CAN DEFORM AND BREAK.

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Vehicle 1998 THOMAS VISTA
Manufacturer THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Manufactured between 4/1/1996 - 4/10/1998
Recalled on 9/25/1998
Influenced by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Owners Notified on 12/7/1998
# Affected 4,300
Recalled for SEATS
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH NATIONAL SEATING SERIES 93B-SB DRIVER SEAT. A BRACKET ATTACHING TO THE HEIGHT ADJUSTING SHOCK ABSORBER ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT CAN DEFORM AND BREAK.
Consequences THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A SUDDEN DROP OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL ADD A REINFORCEMENT TO THE BRACKET, OR IF THE BRACKET IS DEFORMED AND/OR BROKEN, THE ENTIRE SEAT BASE WILL BE REPLACED.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 7, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR BUSES 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 1-336-841-5991.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 1998 THOMAS VISTA Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES, EXTERIOR

1998 THOMAS VISTA Recall for SEATS

1998 THOMAS VISTA Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
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