1993 THOMAS VISTA Recalls (7)
- Campaign:
- 93V013000 on 02/04/1993
- Component:
- Visibility:glass, side/rear
- Affected:
- 24,570
- Defect:
- The current production stationary window assemblies allow the glass to disengage from the rubber and/or frame.
- Consequence:
- The windows do not comply with fmvss 217, "bus windowretention and release."
- Correction:
- Install two retaining clips at each non-complying window.
- Notes:
- System: visual systems; fmvss 217.vehicle description: buses and school buses.
- Campaign:
- 95V004000 on 01/23/1995
- Component:
- Seat belts:front:retractor
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/1993 - 07/31/1994
- Affected:
- 3,076
- Defect:
- The metal housing of the safety belt retractors on automatic locking retractor/emergency locking retractor safety belts can become deformed preventing extension and/or retraction of the belt.
- Consequence:
- Passengers would be unable to extend or retract their safety belts and would be at a risk of injury in the event of an accident.
- Correction:
- Dealers will install a hardened washer which will decrease the possibility of deformation of the safety belt retractor. damaged retractors will be replaced.
- Notes:
- System: interior system; active restraints; belt retractors.vehicle description: transit and school buses.note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact thomas built at 1-910-889-4871. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 95V041000 on 03/05/1995
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1990 - 08/31/1994
- Affected:
- 804
- Defect:
- The bracket used to support the hydraulic brake line can crack and possibly sever the brake line.
- Consequence:
- If the brake line is severed, braking capability will be immediately reduced, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Correction:
- Dealers will reroute the hydraulic brake line.
- Notes:
- System: brakes; hydraulic; lines; fittings.vehicle description: school and transit buses.note:if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonabletime, contact thomas built at 1-910-889-4871. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 95V040000 on 03/05/1995
- Component:
- Visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:heater core
- Manufactured:
- 10/31/1993 - 10/31/1994
- Affected:
- 2,133
- Defect:
- If paper or trash falls down the red dot heater vents it could ignite.
- Consequence:
- This condition can cause a heater fire and an increased potential for a vehicle accident.
- Correction:
- Dealers will install a wire cage around the heater resistor.
- Notes:
- System: heater; water; defroster; hose; duct; air.vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with "red dot heaters."note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, contact thomas built at 1-910-889-4871. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 96V105000 on 06/20/1996
- Component:
- Structure:body
- Manufactured:
- 06/30/1991 - 01/31/1996
- Affected:
- 6,358
- Defect:
- An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory can become caught in a small opening at the floor level of the forward door post.
- Consequence:
- A passenger's clothing could become caught in the small opening and if the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. this can result in serious injury or death.
- Correction:
- A filler plate will be attached on thomas conventionals or a piece of rubber trim on thomas vistas to the forward door post at the floor level to cover the opening and eliminate the possibility of snagging.
- Notes:
- System: structure; body; handrails. vehicle description: school buses equipped with certain front heater options and outward opening service doors. note: owners who take their vehicles 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 1-910-889-4871. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 96V139000 on 07/23/1996
- Component:
- Structure:body
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/1977 - 06/30/1996
- Affected:
- 120,371
- Defect:
- An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught in the area between the service door and the door control rod attaching bracket.
- Consequence:
- If an item worn by a child were to catch on this area, and the driver were to close the door and put the vehicle in motion, this can result in serious injury or death.
- Correction:
- A molded cover will be installed between the manually operated outward opening entrance door and the door control rod attaching bracket which will eliminate the opening that could allow an item of a child's clothing to become snagged.
- Notes:
- System: structure; body; handrails. vehicle description: school buses equipped with manually operated outward opening service doors. note: owners who take their vehicles 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 1-910-889-4871. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 98V309000 on 12/13/1998
- Component:
- Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/1993 - 11/29/1998
- Affected:
- 500
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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).
1993 THOMAS VISTA TSB
- Bulletin:
- 9
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Raised/flat floor vertical supports. *jd
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