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1991 THOMAS TRANSIT BUS Recall - Campaign #94V092000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1991 THOMAS TRANSIT BUS RECALL - #94V092000

RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : OTHER : LABELS

A DECAL WARNING OF THE POTENTIAL DANGER IN USING STARTING FLUID TO START THE ENGINE WAS OMITTED.

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Vehicle 1991 THOMAS TRANSIT BUS
Manufacturer THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Manufactured between 4/1/1991 - 11/1/1993
Recalled on 5/23/1994
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 8/15/1994
# Affected 423
Recalled for EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Description A DECAL WARNING OF THE POTENTIAL DANGER IN USING STARTING FLUID TO START THE ENGINE WAS OMITTED.
Consequences IGNITION OF THE STARTER FLUID BY THE HEATING ELEMENT CAN RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION CAUSING ENGINE DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective action CUSTOMERS WILL BE SENT WARNING DECALS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Notes SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; OTHER LABELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR 3116 ENGINE OR HERCULES CNG ENGINE THAT UTILIZE AND ELECTRICAL PREHEATING ELEMENT.NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE WARNING DECALS OR THE WARNING DECALS DO NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CALL 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.
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