1999 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL RECALL - #01V214000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE MAIN BODY POWER SUPPLY WIRE FROM THE CHASSIS CAN CHAFE ON THE CHASSIS (COWL) SHEET METAL PANEL, CAUSING ARCING AND COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1999 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
1/9/1999 - 5/15/2001 |
| Recalled on |
6/26/2001 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
9/14/2001 |
| # Affected |
16,165 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE MAIN BODY POWER SUPPLY WIRE FROM THE CHASSIS CAN CHAFE ON THE CHASSIS (COWL) SHEET METAL PANEL, CAUSING ARCING AND COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. |
| Consequences |
IF THE BUS CATCHES ON FIRE, POSSIBLE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS CAN OCCUR. |
| Corrective action |
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH INSPECTION AND REMEDY PROCEDURES TO BE USED IN CORRECTING THIS CONDITION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 14, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 336-889-4871. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1999 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEATS
1999 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1999 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEATS
1999 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEATS
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