GULF STREAM VISTA 1993: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE
| Make : GULF STREAM | Model : VISTA | Year : 1993 |
| Build Dates : 1993-11-01 - 1994-11-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 95V040000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1995-06-09 | Date Received by ODI: 1995-03-03 | Date Added to Database: 1995-03-06 |
| Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
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| Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2133 | ||
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Summary:
IF PAPER OR TRASH FALLS DOWN THE RED DOT HEATER VENTS IT COULD IGNITE. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A HEATER FIRE AND AN INCREASED POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRE CAGE AROUND THE HEATER RESISTOR. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: HEATER; WATER; DEFROSTER; HOSE; DUCT; AIR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH "RED DOT HEATERS."NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, CONTACT THOMAS BUILT 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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