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Thomas Conventional Recall 00V361: Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior

NHTSA campaign 00V361, reported November 3, 2000, 53 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 00V361THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Component
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON NAVISTAR CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY CROSS FIXED POSITION CROSS VIEW MIRRORS FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 111, "REARVIEW MIRRORS." A BRACKET SUPPLIED WITH THE MIRROR ASSEMBLY WAS MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY. THE ENTIRE TOP SURFACE OF ONE OR MORE CYLINDERS DESCRIBED IN THE STANDARD IS NOT VISIBLE WITH THE MIRROR SYSTEM WHEN USING THE INCORRECT BRACKET.
Risk
THE SCHOOL BUS 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
THOMAS BUILT SENT SERVICE PERSONNEL TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE MIRROR ASSEMBLY ON THE AFFECTED BUSES.
Notes
THESE BUSES WERE CORRECTED BY OCTOBER 10, 2000.THIS CAMPAIGN IS 100% COMPLETED.

Affected vehicles

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