Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 1998-2002 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Conventional, 2000-2002 Saf-T-Liner ER, 2000-2017 Saf-T-Liner MVP-EF, 1998-1999 Vista, 2003 Saf-T-Liner FS65, 2013-2017 Saf-T-liner C2, 2000-2002...
1977-2000 · 24 model years
Thomas Vista Problems by year
Owners have filed 1 complaints about the Thomas Vista across 24 model years, and it has 16 recalls. The 1995 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 16
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Vista complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Vista problems
Thomas Vista recalls 16
Vehicle description: certain school buses equipped with kinedyne l series button track seating, fail to comply with fmvss no. 222, ""School bus passenger seating and crash protection." Incorrect fasteners were used to secure the button track to the bus...
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...
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
The wrong attachment bolts were used on the driver's seat. This does not comply with fmvss no.209, "Seat belt assemblies."
Covers1995 Thomas Vista
The roof hatches on these buses do not meet the exterior handle requirements of fmvss no. 217, "Bus window retention and release."
The air conditioning hose covers do not meet the head impact requirements of fmvss no. 222, "School bus passenger seating and crash protection."
The bracket used to support the hydraulic brake line can crack and possibly sever the brake line.
Latest Vista complaints
Head gasket failed at 60,000 while still under warranty, again at 85,000 and then again at the present. *Ak
Questions about the Thomas Vista
Which Thomas Vista years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1995 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1995 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common Thomas Vista problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Thomas Vista have?
NHTSA lists 16 recalls across all Thomas Vista model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data