1995 THOMAS VISTA RECALL - #95V087000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : GLASS, SIDE/REAR
THE ROOF HATCHES ON THESE BUSES DO NOT MEET THE EXTERIOR HANDLE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1995 THOMAS VISTA |
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| Manufacturer |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1994 - 4/1/1995 |
| Recalled on |
5/18/1995 |
| Influenced by |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/7/1995 |
| # Affected |
350 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR |
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| Description |
THE ROOF HATCHES ON THESE BUSES DO NOT MEET THE EXTERIOR HANDLE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." |
| Consequences |
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, RESCUE PERSONNEL MAY NOT BE ABLE TO OPEN THE ROOF HATCHES FROM THE OUTSIDE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING ROOF HATCH LID AND REPLACE IT WITH A LID EQUIPPED WITH AN EXTERIOR HANDLE. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: VISUAL; GLASS; OTHER; FMVSS NO. 217.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ROOF HATCHES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 1-910-889-4871. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1995 THOMAS VISTA Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
1995 THOMAS VISTA Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1995 THOMAS VISTA Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1995 THOMAS VISTA Recall for SEATS
1995 THOMAS VISTA Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES, EXTERIOR
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