Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 95V-041 · 1991–1994 Thomas Vista
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. recall 95V-041 covers 804 1991–1994 Thomas Vista for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on March 3, 1995.
Source: NHTSA recall 95V041000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE BRACKET USED TO SUPPORT THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE CAN CRACK AND POSSIBLY SEVER THE BRAKE LINE.
The risk
IF THE BRAKE LINE IS SEVERED, BRAKING CAPABILITY WILL BE IMMEDIATELY REDUCED, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE.
SYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC; LINES; FITTINGS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES.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 REASONABLETIME, 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 January 1, 1991 to September 1, 1994. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.