Safety Recall NHTSA · 00V361000 Reported November 3, 2000

Thomas built/fmvss 111/rearview mirror

Thomas Built Buses, Inc. · Visibility · 53 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
00V361000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Component
Visibility
Vehicles Affected
53
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 3, 2000

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: certain school buses built on navistar chassis and equipped with safety cross fixed position cross view mirrors fail to meet the requirements of fmvss no. 111, "rearview mirrors." a bracket supplied with the mirror assembly was manufactured incorrectly. the entire top surface of one or more cylinders described in the standard is not visible with the mirror system when using the incorrect bracket.

Safety Consequence

The school bus 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.

Corrective Action

Thomas built sent service personnel to replace the entire mirror assembly on the affected buses.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Thomas Built Buses, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 00V361000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 00V361000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00V361000?

NHTSA recall 00V361000 was issued by Thomas Built Buses, Inc. on November 3, 2000. It addresses: Thomas built/fmvss 111/rearview mirror. The recall affects approximately 53 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Thomas Built Buses, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V361000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.