Thomas Built Buses, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #98V309000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V309000 by Thomas Built Buses, Inc.. Includes 500 affected units, THOMAS BUILT/FMVSS 111/MIRRORS, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V309000

Manufacturer: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1998-12-07T00:00:00

Subject: Thomas built/fmvss 111/mirrors

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 500

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-thbb-2hua.96fm

NHTSA ID: 98V309000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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