Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: School And Transit Buses Equipped With In-Line Six Engine,”S” Type Frame Rails And Side Mounted Battery Box. The Battery Cable Routing Allows The Positive Cable To Chafe Resulting In A Possible Short Circuit Of The Cable.
Make Of Vehicle
THOMAS
Model Of Vehicle
CITILINER
Year
1990
Recall Campaign Number
97V133000
Component Description
Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables
Effect Of Defect
If An Electrical Short Occurs, It Can Cause Loss Of Power To The Vehicle And A Possible Vehicle Fire.
Fix Defect
Thomas Built Will Provide Owners With Repair Parts And Detailed Repair Procedures To Secure The Cable To Prevent Further Damage. If The Owner So Desires, Thomas Built Will Perform The Repair For Them.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19880801
End Of Manufacture
19970612
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
8107
Date Owners Notified
19971024
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Date Report Received
19970822