Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:heater Core

NHTSA recall 95V040000 · announced March 3, 1995 · filed by Thomas Built Buses, Inc. · 2,133 units affected

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.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRE CAGE AROUND THE HEATER RESISTOR.

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1993 Thomas Vista
• 1994 Thomas Vista

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.