Make : THOMAS | Model : CONVENTIONAL | Year : 1998 |
Build Dates : 19970301 - 19980331 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V011000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19980408 | Date Received by ODI: 19980121 | Date Added to Database: 19980126 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
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Component: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 241 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE VISIBILITY REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 111, "REARVIEW MIRRORS." |
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Consequence:
THE DRIVER OF THE BUS MAY NOT HAVE A CLEAR AND UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW TO THE REAR. |
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Remedy:
NEW MIRRORS WHICH INCORPORATE MIRROR ARMS THAT WILL MOVE THE CROSS VIEW MIRRORS FORWARD WILL BE INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES. |
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Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 111 | |
Notes:
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