1997 Thomas Vista Problems: 0 Complaints, 4 Recalls

The worst 1997 Thomas Vista problems

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SeatsReported November 3, 2000 · 6,500 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: certain school buses and transit buses equipped with national seating's series 93b-sb driver seat. A bracket attaching the gas spring shock to the height adjuster of the seat can deform and break. This bracket is located at the top of the height adjuster.
Risk: If the bracket is not replaced after deforming, and is allowed to break, its breaking will result in a sudden drop of the driver's seat, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle and a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat base and add reinforcement to the seat assembly

Recall number 00V362000 · Recall details

Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exteriorReported December 7, 1998 · 500 vehicles affected

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

SeatsReported September 17, 1998 · 4,300 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with national seating series 93b-sb driver seat. A bracket attaching to the height adjusting shock absorber on the driver's seat can deform and break.
Risk: This condition can result in a sudden drop of the driver's seat, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle and a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will add a reinforcement to the bracket, or if the bracket is deformed and/or broken, the entire seat base will be replaced.

Recall number 98V229000 · Recall details

SeatsReported November 1, 1997 · 2,391 vehicles affected

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

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Is the 1997 Thomas Vista reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1997 Thomas Vista.

What is the most common problem with the 1997 Thomas Vista?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 1997 Thomas Vista have?

4 recalls, covering seats and visibility.

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