- The problem
- 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1995 Thomas Vista Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1995 Thomas Vista with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1). It is covered by 6 recalls, the latest in December 1998 for the exterior. For comparison, the 1994 has 0 and the 1996 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Vista year, for its age
#333 most complained-about 1995 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1995 Thomas Vista problems
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1995 Thomas Vista recalls 6
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly protected increasing the risk of personal injury.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If an item worn by a child were to catch on this area, and the driver were to close the door and put the vehicle in motion, this can result in serious injury or death.
- The fix
- A molded cover will be installed between the manually operated outward opening entrance door and the door control rod attaching bracket which will eliminate the opening that could allow an item of a child's clothing to become snagged.
- The problem
- 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 risk
- A passenger's clothing could become caught in the small opening and if the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result in serious injury or death.
- The fix
- A filler plate will be attached on thomas conventionals or a piece of rubber trim on thomas vistas to the forward door post at the floor level to cover the opening and eliminate the possibility of snagging.
- The problem
- The wrong attachment bolts were used on the driver's seat. This does not comply with fmvss no.209, "Seat belt assemblies."
- The risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: the seat occupant would suffer increased risk of injury if the safety belt anchorage failed in a sudden stop or accident.
- The fix
- Dealers will remove the noncomplying 5/16" bolts from the anchorages and replace them with 7/16" bolts.
- The problem
- The roof hatches on these buses do not meet the exterior handle requirements of fmvss no. 217, "Bus window retention and release."
- The risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: in the event of an emergency, rescue personnel may not be able to open the roof hatches from the outside.
- The fix
- Dealers will remove the existing roof hatch lid and replace it with a lid equipped with an exterior handle.
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1 complaints about the 1995 Thomas Vista
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Head gasket failed at 60,000 while still under warranty, again at 85,000 and then again at the present. *Ak
Thomas Vista: every year compared
All Vista years1995 Thomas Vista vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Thomas Vista | 1 | 6 | F | |
| 1995 Thomas Saf-T-Liner | 1 | 11 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1995 Thomas Vista
Does the 1995 Thomas Vista have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 1995 Thomas Vista: exterior (December 1998); seats (November 1997); body (July 1996); body (June 1996) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Thomas Vista?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 1995 Thomas Vista had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 7, 2000 and the latest on August 7, 2000. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1995 Thomas Vista a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 6 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Thomas Vista year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1995 Thomas Vista has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data