1994 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL RECALL - #98V309000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES : EXTERIOR
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1994 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL |
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| Manufacturer |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/1993 - 11/30/1998 |
| Recalled on |
12/14/1998 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE |
| Owners Notified on |
4/27/1999 |
| # Affected |
500 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
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). |
| See also |
1994 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
1994 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, RETRACTOR
1994 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCE, AIR CONDITIONER
1994 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR
1994 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1994 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1994 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1994 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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