1995 Thomas Vista
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1995 Thomas Vista. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
6 recalls name the 1995 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.
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."
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly protected increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
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.
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 wrong attachment bolts were used on the driver's seat. This does not comply with fmvss no.209, "seat belt assemblies."
Risk and remedy
Risk
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
Dealers will remove the noncomplying 5/16" bolts from the anchorages and replace them with 7/16" bolts.
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.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Head gasket failed at 60,000 while still under warranty, again at 85,000 and then again at the present. *ak
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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