1995 Thomas Vista: recalls and complaints

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• 98V3090007 Dec 1998Visibility / Rearview Mirrors/Devices / Exterior
• 97V1920001 Nov 1997Seats
• 96V13900023 Jul 1996Structure / Body
• 96V10500017 Jun 1996Structure / Body
• 95V13500020 Jul 1995Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage
• 95V0870001 May 1995Visibility / Glass, Side/Rear

1. 98V309000Received 7 Dec 1998. 500 units.

   Visibility / Rearview Mirrors/Devices / Exterior

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Apr 1999.

2. 97V192000Received 1 Nov 1997. 2,391 units.

   Seats

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: school buses. The flip seats installed on these buses do not meet the rearward push requirements of FMVSS no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly protected increasing the risk of personal injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Owners will be provided with repair parts and a detailed repair procedure. If an owner so desires, thomas built will perform the repair for them.

   Report filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Mar 1999.

3. 96V139000Received 23 Jul 1996. 120,371 units.

   Structure / Body

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Oct 1996.

4. 96V105000Received 17 Jun 1996. 6,358 units.

   Structure / Body

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Sep 1996.

5. 95V135000Received 20 Jul 1995. 17 units.

   Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   The wrong attachment bolts were used on the driver's seat. This does not comply with FMVSS no.209, "seat belt assemblies."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Consequence of non-compliance: the seat occupant would suffer increased risk of injury if the safety belt anchorage failed in a sudden stop or accident.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will remove the noncomplying 5/16" bolts from the anchorages and replace them with 7/16" bolts.

   Report filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Jul 1995.

6. 95V087000Received 1 May 1995. 350 units.

   Visibility / Glass, Side/Rear

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   The roof hatches on these buses do not meet the exterior handle requirements of FMVSS no. 217, "bus window retention and release."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Consequence of non-compliance: in the event of an emergency, rescue personnel may not be able to open the roof hatches from the outside.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will remove the existing roof hatch lid and replace it with a lid equipped with an exterior handle.

   Report filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Aug 1995.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

Complaints that report a crash

0

Complaints that report a fire

0

Injuries in the complaints

0

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

7 Aug 2000

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1995 Thomas Vista?

129,987 units in 6 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Thomas Vista have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns for the Thomas Vista, model years 1977 to 2000. 6 of them name the 1995 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 1995 Thomas Vista name most often?

Engine and Engine Cooling: 2 of 2 component mentions.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1995 Thomas Vista open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.