Recall 98V011000: 1997–1998 Thomas Conventional
- Report received
- Jan 21, 1998
- Manufacturer
- Thomas built buses, inc.
- Potentially affected
- 241vehicles
- Model years
- 1997–1998
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
Vehicle description: school buses. These vehicles do not comply with the visibility requirements of fmvss no. 111, "rearview mirrors."
Possible consequence
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1997 Thomas Conventional0 complaints
- 1998 Thomas Conventional0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.