NHTSA Recall 97V018000
Filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Component: Electrical System. Reported 1997-02-12. An estimated 1,800 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE NUT THAT SECURES THE VEHICLE'S MAIN POWER SUPPLY CAN LOOSEN CAUSING LOSS OF CONTACT.
Risk
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE POWER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
THOMAS BUILT WILL SHIP REPAIR PARTS AND A DETAILED REPAIR PROCEDURE TO THE BUS OWNERS. THE REPAIR WILL CONSIST OF REMOVING THE ORIGINAL NUT, LOCATED AT THE ELECTRICAL PANEL, THAT SECURES THE VEHICLE'S MAIN POWER SUPPLY, AND REPLACING IT WITH A FLAT WASHER AND LOCKING NUT.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 31, 1997. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE REPAIR PARTS AND A DETAILED REPAIR PROCEDURE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FREE OF CHARGE SHOULD CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 1-910-841-5708.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.