Safety Recall NHTSA · 98V309000 Reported December 7, 1998

Thomas built/fmvss 111/mirrors

Q: What is recall 98V309000?

NHTSA recall 98V309000 was issued by Thomas Built Buses, Inc. on December 7, 1998. It addresses: Thomas built/fmvss 111/mirrors. The recall affects approximately 500 vehicles , with the defect involving the Visibility component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Thomas Built Buses, Inc. · Visibility · 500 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

98V309000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Component

Visibility

Vehicles Affected

500

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

December 7, 1998

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Thomas Built Buses, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 98V309000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 98V309000

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

What is recall 98V309000?

NHTSA recall 98V309000 was issued by Thomas Built Buses, Inc. on December 7, 1998. It addresses: Thomas built/fmvss 111/mirrors. The recall affects approximately 500 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 98V309000 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.