1997 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall - Campaign #98V011000

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1997 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL RECALL - #98V011000

RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE VISIBILITY REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 111, "REARVIEW MIRRORS."

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Vehicle 1997 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Manufacturer THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. Manufactured between 3/1/1997 - 3/31/1998 Recalled on 1/26/1998 Influenced by OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE Owners Notified on 4/8/1998 # Affected 241 Recalled for VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE VISIBILITY REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 111, "REARVIEW MIRRORS." Consequences THE DRIVER OF THE BUS MAY NOT HAVE A CLEAR AND UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW TO THE REAR. Corrective action NEW MIRRORS WHICH INCORPORATE MIRROR ARMS THAT WILL MOVE THE CROSS VIEW MIRRORS FORWARD WILL BE INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES. Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 8, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY 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). See also 1997 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEATS 1997 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEATS 1997 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES, EXTERIOR 1997 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEATS 1997 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEATS 1997 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1997 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEATS