THOMAS VISTA 1998: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V309000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | VISTA | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-04-27 | 1998-12-07 | 1998-12-14 |
Production Dates: 1993-06-01 - 1998-11-30
Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Component: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 500
Report Initiator: OVSC OVSC Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 111
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.
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.
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.
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'.
