Auto Recalls for Consumers

1998 THOMAS MVP EF Recall - Campaign #03V205000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1998 THOMAS MVP EF RECALL - #03V205000

RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

ON CERTAIN THOMAS SCHOOL BUSES, THE ALTERNATOR CABLE CAN PINCH BETWEEN THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR AND ENGINE BLOCK.

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Vehicle 1998 THOMAS MVP EF
Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Manufactured between 6/1/1998 - 4/30/2003
Recalled on 6/4/2003
Influenced by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 7/28/2003
# Affected 461
Recalled for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Description ON CERTAIN THOMAS SCHOOL BUSES, THE ALTERNATOR CABLE CAN PINCH BETWEEN THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR AND ENGINE BLOCK.
Consequences THIS CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO WIRE INSULATION AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE CABLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 28, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER/THOMAS BUILT AT
Notes FREIGHTLINER/THOMAS BUILT RECALL NO. FL-415.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 1998 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK

1998 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for SEATS

1998 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK

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1998 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

1998 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for SEAT BELTS

1998 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
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