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1997 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - Campaign #97V133000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1997 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER RECALL - #97V133000

RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 12V/24V/48V BATTERY : CABLES

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.

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Vehicle 1997 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER
Manufacturer THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Manufactured between 8/1/1988 - 6/12/1997
Recalled on 8/29/1997
Influenced by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Owners Notified on 10/24/1997
# Affected 8,107
Recalled for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
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.
Consequences IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OCCURS, IT CAN CAUSE LOSS OF POWER TO THE VEHICLE AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE.
Corrective action 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.
See also 1997 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

1997 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for SEATS
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