2000 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall - Campaign #01V214000

Auto Recalls For Consumers

Car Recalls

Tire Recalls

Motorcycle Recalls

RV Recalls

Commercial Vehicles

Child Car Seats

Complaints

Search

|

Alerts

2000 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.

Advertisements

• Send to a friend

• Hide Form

---

Vehicle 2000 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL 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 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 2000 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2000 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES, EXTERIOR 2000 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEATS 2000 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEATS 2000 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 2000 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEAT BELTS