Headlight switch failures

An NHTSA Preliminary Evaluation into Thomas vehicles. Closed 9 June 2004.

Investigation
PE04012
Type
Preliminary Evaluation
Opened
2 February 2004
Closed
9 June 2004

What NHTSA investigated

Odi has received several failed switches that show signs of melting or damage from over- heating.the switch supplier has initiated a test program to determine the cause of these failures.odi is concerned about the presence of a heat source that potentially could lead to an electrical fire, as well as the absence of necessary vehicle lighting.odi will continue its investigation to verify the extent of the problem represented by the reported failures and evaluate the associated risks.

Vehicles covered

MakeModelModel years
ThomasBUS2000–2002
ThomasSCHOOL BUS1999–2002
ThomasTHOMAS1999–2001

Source

From NHTSA’s investigation file, rebuilt daily. To report a problem with your own vehicle, go to nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem. All open investigations.