Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Thomas School Buses, The Alternator Cable Can Pinch Between The Air Conditioning Compressor And Engine Block.
Make Of Vehicle
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Model Of Vehicle
MVP EF
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
03V205000
Component Description
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Effect Of Defect
This Can Result In Damage To Wire Insulation And Potentially Cause A Short Circuit.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Re-Route The Cable. Owner Notification Began July 28, 2003. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Freightliner/Thomas Built At
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19980601
End Of Manufacture
20030430
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
461
Date Owners Notified
20030728
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20030602
Make Campaign Number
FL-415