Recall 97V099000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES Defect in 1995-1996 THOMAS MVP
RECALL This recall affects up to 107 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 97V099000 |
| Manufacturer | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 107 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS 6B ENGINES AND DELCO ALTERNATORS. THE BATTERY CABLE ROUTING ALLOWS THE CABLE TO CONTACT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
Safety Consequence
IF THE CABLE CONTACTS THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, THE ENGINE COULD STALL AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
THOMAS BUILT WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH REPAIR PARTS AND DETAILED REPAIR PROCEDURES. IF THE OWNER SO DESIRES, THOMAS BUILT WILL PERFORM THE REPAIR FOR THEM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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