1994 Thomas Vista
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
9 recalls name the 1994 Thomas Vista. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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
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.
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 roof hatches on these buses do not meet the exterior handle requirements of fmvss no. 217, "bus window retention and release."
Risk and remedy
Risk
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
Dealers will remove the existing roof hatch lid and replace it with a lid equipped with an exterior handle.
If paper or trash falls down the red dot heater vents it could ignite.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can cause a heater fire and an increased potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will install a wire cage around the heater resistor.
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 air conditioning hose covers do not meet the head impact requirements of fmvss no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Consequence of non-compliance: this condition can cause personal injury in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reroute the cover from the head impact zone and also replace the metal cover with a plastic cover.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
Dealers will install a hardened washer which will decrease the possibility of deformation of the safety belt retractor. Damaged retractors will be replaced.
Retroflective markings on required emergency exits do not meet the location requirements of fmvss no. 217, "bus window retention and release."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Consequence of non-compliance: if the retroflective markings are not properly located at emergency exits, occupants could not easily identify such exits in an emergency or accident.
Remedy
Dealers will install additional reflective tape around each emergency door's outside perimeter.
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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