CHAMPION BUS 1994: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
| Make : CHAMPION | Model : BUS | Year : 1994 |
| Build Dates : 1994-02-01 - 1994-06-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 94V120000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1994-09-30 | Date Received by ODI: 1994-06-27 | Date Added to Database: 1994-06-29 |
| Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 285 | ||
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Summary:
A CABLE INSTALLED TO TEMPORARILY BYPASS THE NEUTRAL SWITCH TO ENABLE THE ENGINE TO BE STARTED WAS NOT REMOVED AT DELIVERY. THE CABLE ALLOWS THE BUS TO BE STARTED WHILE IN A FORWARD OR REVERSE DRIVE GEAR. |
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Consequence:
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: STARTING A BUS IN A DRIVE GEAR CAN RESULT IN UNINTENTIONAL MOVEMENT AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE TEMPORARY CABLE AND INSTALL A NEW RELAY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ALTERNATOR; REGULATOR; STARTER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON A NAVISTAR CHASSIS WITHT444E ENGINES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT 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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