2000 Thomas Vista recalls and problems
The 2000 Thomas Vista has 2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Thomas dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2000 Thomas Vista vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2000 Thomas Vista recalls
Recall 00V-380: Seats
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.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the incorrect fasteners with the correct attachment hardware.
Recall 00V-362: Seats
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.
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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat base and add reinforcement to the seat assembly
Other Thomas Vista years
No other model years have data.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 Thomas Vista have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Thomas Vista: 00V-380 (seats), 00V-362 (seats). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Thomas recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Thomas dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.