Defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater coreRecall 95V-040 · 1993–1994 Thomas Vista
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. recall 95V-040 covers 2,133 1993–1994 Thomas Vista for a defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core problem, reported to NHTSA on March 3, 1995.
Source: NHTSA recall 95V040000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
IF PAPER OR TRASH FALLS DOWN THE RED DOT HEATER VENTS IT COULD IGNITE.
The risk
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A HEATER FIRE AND AN INCREASED POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRE CAGE AROUND THE HEATER RESISTOR.
SYSTEM: HEATER; WATER; DEFROSTER; HOSE; DUCT; AIR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH "RED DOT HEATERS."NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 1-910-889-4871. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 1, 1993 to November 1, 1994. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.