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1989-1997 THOMAS CHARTOUR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES (Change Vehicle)
The following ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES recall/defect on 1989-1997 THOMAS CHARTOUR vehicles was reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety administration on 1997-08-22. For more information contact the National Highway Traffic Safety administration or the US Department of Transportation. See recall summary below.
Build Years/Makes/Models: | 1989 - 1997 THOMAS CITILINER 1988 - 1997 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER 1988 - 1997 THOMAS MVP 1989 - 1997 THOMAS CHARTOUR |
UNits affected: | 8107 |
Recall Number: | 97V133000 |
Summary: | 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. |
Consequence: | IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OCCURS, IT CAN CAUSE LOSS OF POWER TO THE VEHICLE AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE. |
Remedy: | 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. |
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