Recall 95V087000: 1994–1995 Thomas Vista and 2 other models

Report received

May 1, 1995

Manufacturer

Thomas built buses, inc.

Potentially affected

350vehicles

Model years

1994–1995

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The roof hatches on these buses do not meet the exterior handle requirements of fmvss no. 217, "bus window retention and release."

Possible consequence

Consequence of non-compliance: in the event of an emergency, rescue personnel may not be able to open the roof hatches from the outside.

Remedy

Dealers will remove the existing roof hatch lid and replace it with a lid equipped with an exterior handle.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1994 Thomas Conventional0 complaints
• 1995 Thomas Conventional0 complaints
• 1994 Thomas SAF-T-Liner0 complaints
• 1995 Thomas SAF-T-Liner1 complaints
• 1994 Thomas Vista0 complaints
• 1995 Thomas Vista1 complaints