Defect Description For Recall
The Roof Hatches On These Buses Do Not Meet The Exterior Handle Requirements Of Fmvss No. 217, “Bus Window Retention And Release.”
Make Of Vehicle
THOMAS
Model Of Vehicle
VISTA
Year
1995
Recall Campaign Number
95V087000
Component Description
Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear
Effect Of Defect
Consequence Of Non-Compliance: In The Event Of An Emergency, Rescue Personnel May Not Be Able To Open The Roof Hatches From The Outside.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Remove The Existing Roof Hatch Lid And Replace It With A Lid Equipped With An Exterior Handle.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19940901
End Of Manufacture
19950401
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
350
Date Owners Notified
19950807
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Date Report Received
19950501
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
217