THOMAS VISTA 1993: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 95V040000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | VISTA | 1993 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1995-06-09 | 1995-03-03 | 1995-03-06 |
Production Dates: 1993-11-01 - 1994-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2133
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
IF PAPER OR TRASH FALLS DOWN THE RED DOT HEATER VENTS IT COULD IGNITE.
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A HEATER FIRE AND AN INCREASED POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRE CAGE AROUND THE HEATER RESISTOR.
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.
