THOMAS BUILT FS-65 2006: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
| Make : THOMAS BUILT | Model : FS-65 | Year : 2006 |
| Build Dates : 2005-01-03 - 2006-09-21 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V421000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2007-02-16 | Date Received by ODI: 2006-11-02 | Date Added to Database: 2006-11-03 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-481 | ||
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2200 | ||
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Summary:
CERTAIN MY 2005 AND 2006 THOMAS BUILT FS65 AND FS65 SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 3, 2005, AND SEPTEMBER 21, 2006. THE BATTERY CABLE MAY CHAFE ON A BRACKET ADJACENT TO THE STARTER. |
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Consequence:
CHAFING OF THE BATTERY CABLE ON THE BRACKET MAY LEAD TO A SHORT CIRCUIT, RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND POSSIBLE INJURY TO THE OCCUPANTS. |
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Remedy:
FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPOSITION THE BATTERY CABLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 16, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 800-547-0712. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-481.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY: 1-800-424-9153'; OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
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