1998 THOMAS MVP EF RECALL - #03V205000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ON CERTAIN THOMAS SCHOOL BUSES, THE ALTERNATOR CABLE CAN PINCH BETWEEN THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR AND ENGINE BLOCK.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1998 THOMAS MVP EF |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/1998 - 4/30/2003 |
| Recalled on |
6/4/2003 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
7/28/2003 |
| # Affected |
461 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN THOMAS SCHOOL BUSES, THE ALTERNATOR CABLE CAN PINCH BETWEEN THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR AND ENGINE BLOCK. |
| Consequences |
THIS CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO WIRE INSULATION AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE CABLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 28, 2003. 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 FREIGHTLINER/THOMAS BUILT AT |
| Notes |
FREIGHTLINER/THOMAS BUILT RECALL NO. FL-415.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1998 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
1998 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for SEATS
1998 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
1998 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1998 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
1998 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for SEAT BELTS
1998 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
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