1995 THOMAS MVP RECALL - #97V099000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 12V/24V/48V BATTERY : CABLES
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS 6B ENGINES AND DELCO ALTERNATORS. THE BATTERY CABLE ROUTING ALLOWS THE CABLE TO CONTACT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
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| Vehicle |
1995 THOMAS MVP |
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| Manufacturer |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
11/1/1995 - 6/30/1996 |
| Recalled on |
6/20/1997 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
6/9/1997 |
| # Affected |
107 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS 6B ENGINES AND DELCO ALTERNATORS. THE BATTERY CABLE ROUTING ALLOWS THE CABLE TO CONTACT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. |
| Consequences |
IF THE CABLE CONTACTS THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, THE ENGINE COULD STALL AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
THOMAS BUILT WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH REPAIR PARTS AND DETAILED REPAIR PROCEDURES. IF THE OWNER SO DESIRES, THOMAS BUILT WILL PERFORM THE REPAIR FOR THEM. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN DURING JULY1997.NOTES:OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPAIR PARTS AND DETAILED REPAIR PROCEDURE 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 |
1995 THOMAS MVP Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1995 THOMAS MVP Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1995 THOMAS MVP Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
1995 THOMAS MVP Recall for SEATS
1995 THOMAS MVP Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, CABLES
1995 THOMAS MVP Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL
1995 THOMAS MVP Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
1995 THOMAS MVP Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
1995 THOMAS MVP Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS, SWITCH
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