Thomas 1997–1998 Visibility recall
Recalled January 21, 1998 · NHTSA recall 98V011000 · Thomas
Hazard
THE DRIVER OF THE BUS MAY NOT HAVE A CLEAR AND UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW TO THE REAR.
Remedy
NEW MIRRORS WHICH INCORPORATE MIRROR ARMS THAT WILL MOVE THE CROSS VIEW MIRRORS FORWARD WILL BE INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES.
Units
241 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE VISIBILITY REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 111, "REARVIEW MIRRORS."
What to do
NEW MIRRORS WHICH INCORPORATE MIRROR ARMS THAT WILL MOVE THE CROSS VIEW MIRRORS FORWARD WILL BE INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES.
Product
Thomas CONVENTIONAL
Manufacturer(s)
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →