Vehicle recall 95V041000 · March 3, 1995

1991-1994 Thomas Vista

The bracket used to support the hydraulic brake line can crack and possibly sever the brake line.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The bracket used to support the hydraulic brake line can crack and possibly sever the brake line.
Consequence: If the brake line is severed, braking capability will be immediately reduced, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will reroute the hydraulic brake line.
Notes: System: brakes; hydraulic; lines; fittings.vehicle description: school and transit buses.note:if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonabletime, contact thomas built at 1-910-889-4871. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 95V041000
Reported to NHTSA: March 3, 1995
Filed by: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Owner notification: May 19, 1995
Vehicles potentially affected: 804
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 95V041000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Thomas Vista (1991-1994): 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991

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