Recall 98V309000: 1993–1998 Thomas Conventional and 1 other model
- Report received
- Dec 7, 1998
- Manufacturer
- Thomas built buses, inc.
- Potentially affected
- 500vehicles
- Model years
- 1993–1998
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 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.
Possible consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1993 Thomas Conventional0 complaints
- 1994 Thomas Conventional0 complaints
- 1995 Thomas Conventional0 complaints
- 1996 Thomas Conventional0 complaints
- 1997 Thomas Conventional0 complaints
- 1998 Thomas Conventional0 complaints
- 1993 Thomas Vista0 complaints
- 1994 Thomas Vista0 complaints
- 1995 Thomas Vista1 complaints
- 1996 Thomas Vista0 complaints
- 1997 Thomas Vista0 complaints
- 1998 Thomas Vista0 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.