Head gasket failed at 60,000 while still under warranty, again at 85,000 and then again at the present.
The worst 1995 Thomas Vista problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine1
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- Engine1
Recalls 6
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: school buses built on a navistar chassis. The cross view mirrors do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 111, "rearview mirrors." the entire top surface of cylinder h is not visible as required.
- Risk
- A 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
- Owners will be provided with a repair kit and detailed instructions. If an owner so desires, thomas built dealers can perform the repair for them.
Recall number 98V309000 · Recall details
Seats
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: school buses. The flip seats installed on these buses do not meet the rearward push requirements of fmvss no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly protected increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with repair parts and a detailed repair procedure. If an owner so desires, thomas built will perform the repair for them.
Recall number 97V192000 · Recall details
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught in the area between the service door and the door control rod attaching bracket.
- Risk
- If an item worn by a child were to catch on this area, and the driver were to close the door and put the vehicle in motion, this can result in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- A molded cover will be installed between the manually operated outward opening entrance door and the door control rod attaching bracket which will eliminate the opening that could allow an item of a child's clothing to become snagged.
Recall number 96V139000 · Recall details
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory can become caught in a small opening at the floor level of the forward door post.
- Risk
- A passenger's clothing could become caught in the small opening and if the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- A filler plate will be attached on thomas conventionals or a piece of rubber trim on thomas vistas to the forward door post at the floor level to cover the opening and eliminate the possibility of snagging.
Recall number 96V105000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- The wrong attachment bolts were used on the driver's seat. This does not comply with fmvss no.209, "seat belt assemblies."
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: the seat occupant would suffer increased risk of injury if the safety belt anchorage failed in a sudden stop or accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the noncomplying 5/16" bolts from the anchorages and replace them with 7/16" bolts.
Recall number 95V135000 · Recall details
Visibility: glass, side/rear
- What is wrong
- The roof hatches on these buses do not meet the exterior handle requirements of fmvss no. 217, "bus window retention and release."
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: in the event of an emergency, rescue personnel may not be able to open the roof hatches from the outside.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the existing roof hatch lid and replace it with a lid equipped with an exterior handle.
Recall number 95V087000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Thomas Vista 1
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What 1995 Thomas Vista owners say
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Questions about the 1995 Thomas Vista
Is the 1995 Thomas Vista reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1995 Thomas Vista, close to a typical Vista model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Thomas Vista?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1995 Thomas Vista have?
6 recalls, covering visibility, seats and structure.
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