1998 Thomas Built Buses Vista Problems: 0 Complaints, 1 Recall

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Structure: body: doorReported June 7, 2016 · 717 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 1998-2002 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Conventional, 2000-2002 Saf-T-Liner ER, 2000-2002 Saf-T-Liner MVP-EF, 2000-2001 CL-960, 1998-1999 Vista, 2000-2002 Saf-T-Liner MVP-ER, and 2000-2002 TL-960 transit buses. In the affected vehicles, the stem that connects the outside emergency door handle to the emergency door opening mechanism may corrode.
Risk: If the stem corrodes, the door handle could detach from the emergency door opening mechanism, delaying the opening of the door and the evacuation of the bus. In the event of an emergency, this may increase the risk of injury to the bus occupants.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will either replace the stems or protect them against corrosion, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on July 28, 2016. A second notice was mailed to owners on December 9, 2016 Parts are available. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-713.

Recall number 16V407000 · Recall details

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Mar 28, 2016 Service bulletin16-011
Mar 21, 2016 Service bulletinNew Detroit Bearing Failure Analysis Standard Diagnostic Time
Mar 21, 2016 Service bulletin16-009R_OWL Enhancements
Mar 7, 2016 Service bulletinCanadian Warranty Parts Return Address Change
Sep 14, 2015 Service bulletin_Warranty Recognition Program
Sep 14, 2015 Service bulletin15-028
Apr 28, 2015 Service bulletin15CSA9
Apr 28, 2015 Service bulletin15CSA10
Apr 20, 2015 Service bulletin15-013-DLR tbb
Apr 16, 2015 Service bulletin15CSA4

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How many recalls does the 1998 Thomas Built Buses Vista have?

1 recall, covering structure.

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