1991 THOMAS TRANSIT BUS RECALL - #94V092000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : OTHER : LABELS
A DECAL WARNING OF THE POTENTIAL DANGER IN USING STARTING FLUID TO START THE ENGINE WAS OMITTED.
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| Vehicle |
1991 THOMAS TRANSIT BUS |
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| Manufacturer |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1991 - 11/1/1993 |
| Recalled on |
5/23/1994 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
8/15/1994 |
| # Affected |
423 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
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| Description |
A DECAL WARNING OF THE POTENTIAL DANGER IN USING STARTING FLUID TO START THE ENGINE WAS OMITTED. |
| Consequences |
IGNITION OF THE STARTER FLUID BY THE HEATING ELEMENT CAN RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION CAUSING ENGINE DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY. |
| Corrective action |
CUSTOMERS WILL BE SENT WARNING DECALS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; OTHER LABELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR 3116 ENGINE OR HERCULES CNG ENGINE THAT UTILIZE AND ELECTRICAL PREHEATING ELEMENT.NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE WARNING DECALS OR THE WARNING DECALS DO NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CALL THOMAS BUILT SERVICE CENTER AT 1-910-889-4871.ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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