1994 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER RECALL - #97V133000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 12V/24V/48V BATTERY : CABLES
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH IN-LINE SIX ENGINE,"S" TYPE FRAME RAILS AND SIDE MOUNTED BATTERY BOX. THE BATTERY CABLE ROUTING ALLOWS THE POSITIVE CABLE TO CHAFE RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE CABLE.
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| Vehicle |
1994 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER |
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| Manufacturer |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1988 - 6/12/1997 |
| Recalled on |
8/29/1997 |
| Influenced by |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/24/1997 |
| # Affected |
8,107 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH IN-LINE SIX ENGINE,"S" TYPE FRAME RAILS AND SIDE MOUNTED BATTERY BOX. THE BATTERY CABLE ROUTING ALLOWS THE POSITIVE CABLE TO CHAFE RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE CABLE. |
| Consequences |
IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OCCURS, IT CAN CAUSE LOSS OF POWER TO THE VEHICLE AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
THOMAS BUILT WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH REPAIR PARTS AND DETAILED REPAIR PROCEDURES TO SECURE THE CABLE TO PREVENT FURTHER DAMAGE. IF THE OWNER SO DESIRES, THOMAS BUILT WILL PERFORM THE REPAIR FOR THEM. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 24, 1997. 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 |
1994 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
1994 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, PUMP
1994 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, RETRACTOR
1994 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCE, AIR CONDITIONER
1994 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR
1994 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
1994 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DRUM, CHAMBER
1994 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
1994 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1994 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1994 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
1994 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DRUM, CHAMBER
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