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1997-1998 Thomas Conventional recall: rearview mirrors/devices

Thomas Built Buses, Inc. reported this safety recall on January 21, 1998. It covers about 241 vehicles.

vehicles affected
241
reported
Jan 21, 1998
owners notified
Apr 8, 1998

Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices

What is wrong
Vehicle description: school buses. These vehicles do not comply with the visibility requirements of fmvss no. 111, "rearview mirrors."
Risk
The driver of the bus may not have a clear and unobstructed view to the rear.
Remedy
New mirrors which incorporate mirror arms that will move the cross view mirrors forward will be installed on these vehicles.

Recall number 98V011000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 98V011000

Is there a recall on the 1997-1998 Thomas Conventional rearview mirrors/devices?

Yes. Recall 98V011000, reported on January 21, 1998, covers about 241 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V011000?

New mirrors which incorporate mirror arms that will move the cross view mirrors forward will be installed on these vehicles.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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