Thomas Built Buses, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #00V361000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V361000 by Thomas Built Buses, Inc.. Includes 53 affected units, THOMAS BUILT/FMVSS 111/REARVIEW MIRROR, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Thomas built sent service personnel to replace the entire mirror assembly on the affected buses.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V361000
Manufacturer: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2000-11-03T00:00:00
Subject: Thomas built/fmvss 111/rearview mirror
Component: Visibility
Potentially Affected Units: 53

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-c5wk_swpm~8bvi
NHTSA ID: 00V361000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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