1992 Thomas Vista
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1992 Thomas Vista. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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
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.
The bracket used to support the hydraulic brake line can crack and possibly sever the brake line.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the brake line IS severed, braking capability will be immediately reduced, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will reroute the hydraulic brake line.
The current production stationary window assemblies allow the glass to disengage from the rubber and/or frame.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The windows do not comply with fmvss 217, "bus windowretention and release."
Remedy
Install two retaining clips at each non-complying window.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 52292Raised/flat floor vertical supports.
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