1994 THOMAS BUS RECALL - #94V120000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
A CABLE INSTALLED TO TEMPORARILY BYPASS THE NEUTRAL SWITCH TO ENABLE THE ENGINE TO BE STARTED WAS NOT REMOVED AT DELIVERY. THE CABLE ALLOWS THE BUS TO BE STARTED WHILE IN A FORWARD OR REVERSE DRIVE GEAR.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1994 THOMAS BUS |
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| Manufacturer |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
2/1/1994 - 6/1/1994 |
| Recalled on |
6/29/1994 |
| Influenced by |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/30/1994 |
| # Affected |
285 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
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| Description |
A CABLE INSTALLED TO TEMPORARILY BYPASS THE NEUTRAL SWITCH TO ENABLE THE ENGINE TO BE STARTED WAS NOT REMOVED AT DELIVERY. THE CABLE ALLOWS THE BUS TO BE STARTED WHILE IN A FORWARD OR REVERSE DRIVE GEAR. |
| Consequences |
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: STARTING A BUS IN A DRIVE GEAR CAN RESULT IN UNINTENTIONAL MOVEMENT AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE TEMPORARY CABLE AND INSTALL A NEW RELAY. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ALTERNATOR; REGULATOR; STARTER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON A NAVISTAR CHASSIS WITHT444E ENGINES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT THOMAS BUILT SERVICE CENTER AT 1-910-889-4871. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1994 THOMAS BUS Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
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