- The problem
- 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 floor.
- The risk
- In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the incorrect fasteners with the correct attachment hardware.
Vehicle safety record
2000 Thomas Vista Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2000 Thomas Vista have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in November 2000 for the seats.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Vista year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2000 Thomas Vista recalls 2
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: 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 of the height adjuster.
- The risk
- If the bracket is not replaced after deforming, and is allowed to break, its breaking will result in a sudden drop of the driver's seat, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle and a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the seat base and add reinforcement to the seat assembly
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No complaints about the 2000 Thomas Vista yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Thomas Vista: every year compared
All Vista years2000 Thomas Vista vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Thomas Vista | 0 | 2 | D | |
| 2000 Thomas Bus | 3 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Thomas Saf-T-Liner HD | 1 | 2 | - | Compare |
| 2000 Thomas CL100 | 1 | 1 | - | 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 2000 Thomas Vista
Does the 2000 Thomas Vista have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Thomas Vista: seats (November 2000); seats (November 2000). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2000 Thomas Vista had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2000 Thomas Vista a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: 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 2000 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