Recall 97V133000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES Defect in 1988-1997 THOMAS CHARTOUR
RECALL This recall affects up to 8,107 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 97V133000 |
| Manufacturer | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 8,107 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1988 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER, 1988 THOMAS MVP, 1989 THOMAS CITILINER, 1989 THOMAS CHARTOUR, 1989 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER, 1989 THOMAS MVP, 1990 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER, 1990 THOMAS CITILINER, 1990 THOMAS CHARTOUR, 1990 THOMAS MVP, 1991 THOMAS CITILINER, 1991 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER, 1991 THOMAS CHARTOUR, 1991 THOMAS MVP, 1992 THOMAS MVP, 1992 THOMAS CHARTOUR, 1992 THOMAS CITILINER, 1992 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER, 1993 THOMAS MVP, 1993 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER, 1993 THOMAS CITILINER, 1993 THOMAS CHARTOUR, 1994 THOMAS MVP, 1994 THOMAS CITILINER, 1994 THOMAS CHARTOUR, 1994 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER, 1995 THOMAS CITILINER, 1995 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER, 1995 THOMAS MVP, 1995 THOMAS CHARTOUR, 1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER, 1996 THOMAS CITILINER, 1996 THOMAS CHARTOUR, 1996 THOMAS MVP, 1997 THOMAS CHARTOUR, 1997 THOMAS MVP, 1997 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER, 1997 THOMAS CITILINER
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Defect 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.
Safety 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.
Related Recalls for THOMAS
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16V395000 | 1998 THOMAS VISTA | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 24,698 | |
| 16V407000 | 1999 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER CONVENTIONAL | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 717 | |
| 15V425000 | 2003 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER CONVENTIONAL | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 3,013 | |
| 15V432000 | 2005 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER CONVENTIONAL | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 103,038 | |
| 14V423000 | 2014 THOMAS MYBUS | SEAT BELTS | 4 | |
| 08V622000 | 2003 THOMAS ER | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 18,198 | |
| 08V356000 | 1997 THOMAS MVP ER | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3,773 | |
| 08V430000 | 2006 THOMAS MVP EF | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1,419 | |
| 08V432000 | 2007 THOMAS MVP EF | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1,046 | |
| 08V087000 | 2006 THOMAS ER | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 243,435 |