1985 THOMAS THOMAS RECALL - #86V021000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 12V/24V/48V BATTERY : CABLES
A BATTERY CABLE ROUTING CHANGE MAY CAUSE THE POSITIVE CABLE TO RUB AGAINST THE RIGHT FRONT SPRING REAR HANGER, POSSIBLY CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE CABLE AT THE POINT OF CHAFING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A SHORT CIRCUIT AT THIS LOCATION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE VEHICLE AND COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE A FIRE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1985 THOMAS THOMAS |
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| Manufacturer |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1985 - 12/1/1985 |
| Recalled on |
2/14/1986 |
| Influenced by |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
2/10/1986 |
| # Affected |
468 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
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| Description |
A BATTERY CABLE ROUTING CHANGE MAY CAUSE THE POSITIVE CABLE TO RUB AGAINST THE RIGHT FRONT SPRING REAR HANGER, POSSIBLY CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE CABLE AT THE POINT OF CHAFING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A SHORT CIRCUIT AT THIS LOCATION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE VEHICLE AND COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE A FIRE. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
A REPAIR KIT, INCLUDING CLAMPS, BRACKETS AND INSTRUCTIONS, WILL BE SENT TO OWNERS; OR THOMAS DISTRIBUTOR WILL DO THE REPAIRS. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: BATTERY CABLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVENTIONAL BUS AND SCHOOL BUS BODIES MOUNTED ON FORD CHASSIS. |
| See also |
1985 THOMAS THOMAS Recall for STRUCTURE
1985 THOMAS THOMAS Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1985 THOMAS THOMAS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1985 THOMAS THOMAS Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1985 THOMAS THOMAS Recall for STRUCTURE
1985 THOMAS THOMAS Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT
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