1996 THOMAS MVP RECALL - #99V177000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : OTHER : LABELS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISB OR CATERPILLAR 3126 ENGINES. A DECAL THAT WARNS OF THE DANGER OF USING ETHER OR OTHER STARTING FLUIDS IN THE ENGINE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM WAS OMITTED. THE LABEL SHOULD BE LOCATED ON THE FIXED HEADLIGHT PANEL ON THE FRONT OF THE BUS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1996 THOMAS MVP |
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| Manufacturer |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/1994 - 1/25/1999 |
| Recalled on |
7/14/1999 |
| Influenced by |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/6/1999 |
| # Affected |
1,123 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISB OR CATERPILLAR 3126 ENGINES. A DECAL THAT WARNS OF THE DANGER OF USING ETHER OR OTHER STARTING FLUIDS IN THE ENGINE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM WAS OMITTED. THE LABEL SHOULD BE LOCATED ON THE FIXED HEADLIGHT PANEL ON THE FRONT OF THE BUS. |
| Consequences |
THE ELECTRICAL PREHEATER ELEMENT COULD POSSIBLY BE IGNITED BY STARTING FLUID SPRAYED INTO THE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM, RESULTING IN EXPLOSION AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY TO THOSE IN AND AROUND THE BUS. |
| Corrective action |
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A WARNING LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 6, 1999. 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 1-336-881-7219.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1996 THOMAS MVP Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1996 THOMAS MVP Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1996 THOMAS MVP Recall for SEATS
1996 THOMAS MVP Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
1996 THOMAS MVP Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
1996 THOMAS MVP Recall for SEATS
1996 THOMAS MVP Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, CABLES
1996 THOMAS MVP Recall for SEATS
1996 THOMAS MVP Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL
1996 THOMAS MVP Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
1996 THOMAS MVP Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS, SWITCH
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