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1998 THOMAS VISTA Recall - Campaign #98V309000

 
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1998 THOMAS VISTA RECALL - #98V309000

RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES : EXTERIOR

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.

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Vehicle 1998 THOMAS VISTA
Manufacturer THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Manufactured between 6/1/1993 - 11/30/1998
Recalled on 12/14/1998
Influenced by OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE
Owners Notified on 4/27/1999
# Affected 500
Recalled for VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Description 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.
Consequences 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.
Corrective action 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.
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).
See also 1998 THOMAS VISTA Recall for SEATS

1998 THOMAS VISTA Recall for SEATS

1998 THOMAS VISTA Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
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