Make : THOMAS | Model : VISTA | Year : 1993 |
Build Dates : 19931101 - 19941101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 95V040000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19950609 | Date Received by ODI: 19950303 | Date Added to Database: 19950306 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
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Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2133 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
IF PAPER OR TRASH FALLS DOWN THE RED DOT HEATER VENTS IT COULD IGNITE. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A HEATER FIRE AND AN INCREASED POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRE CAGE AROUND THE HEATER RESISTOR. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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