1993 THOMAS MVP RECALL - #95V148000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION : GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT INTO LOW GEAR DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT IN THE PRNDL INDICATOR.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1993 THOMAS MVP |
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| Manufacturer |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1993 - 12/1/1994 |
| Recalled on |
8/21/1995 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
10/20/1995 |
| # Affected |
1,413 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) |
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| Description |
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT INTO LOW GEAR DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT IN THE PRNDL INDICATOR. |
| Consequences |
PRNDL MISALIGNMENT CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO BE UNAWAREOF THE GEAR POSITION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE MISALIGNMENT OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: POWERTRAIN; TRANSMISSION; AUTOMATIC; INDICATOR; LEVER; GEAR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: REAR ENGINE CHASSIS SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH "MORSE" SHIFTERS.NOTE: 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 1-910-889-4871. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1993 THOMAS MVP Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR
1993 THOMAS MVP Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, RETRACTOR
1993 THOMAS MVP Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1993 THOMAS MVP Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1993 THOMAS MVP Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
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