2000 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall - Campaign #00V361000

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2000 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL RECALL - #00V361000

RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES : EXTERIOR

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON NAVISTAR CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY CROSS FIXED POSITION CROSS VIEW MIRRORS FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 111, "REARVIEW MIRRORS." A BRACKET SUPPLIED WITH THE MIRROR ASSEMBLY WAS MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY. THE ENTIRE TOP SURFACE OF ONE OR MORE CYLINDERS DESCRIBED IN THE STANDARD IS NOT VISIBLE WITH THE MIRROR SYSTEM WHEN USING THE INCORRECT BRACKET.

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Vehicle 2000 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Manufacturer THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. Manufactured between 5/1/2000 - 9/30/2000 Recalled on 11/6/2000 Influenced by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. Owners Notified on 10/10/2000 # Affected 53 Recalled for VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON NAVISTAR CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY CROSS FIXED POSITION CROSS VIEW MIRRORS FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 111, "REARVIEW MIRRORS." A BRACKET SUPPLIED WITH THE MIRROR ASSEMBLY WAS MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY. THE ENTIRE TOP SURFACE OF ONE OR MORE CYLINDERS DESCRIBED IN THE STANDARD IS NOT VISIBLE WITH THE MIRROR SYSTEM WHEN USING THE INCORRECT BRACKET. Consequences THE SCHOOL BUS 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 THOMAS BUILT SENT SERVICE PERSONNEL TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE MIRROR ASSEMBLY ON THE AFFECTED BUSES. Notes THESE BUSES WERE CORRECTED BY OCTOBER 10, 2000.THIS CAMPAIGN IS 100% COMPLETED. See also 2000 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2000 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEATS 2000 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEATS 2000 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING 2000 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 2000 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEAT BELTS