THOMAS CONVENTIONAL 1999: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V214000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | CONVENTIONAL | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-09-14 | 2001-06-26 | 2001-06-26 |
Production Dates: 1999-01-09 - 2001-05-15
Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 16165
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE MAIN BODY POWER SUPPLY WIRE FROM THE CHASSIS CAN CHAFE ON THE CHASSIS "COWL" SHEET METAL PANEL, CAUSING ARCING AND COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
IF THE BUS CATCHES ON FIRE, POSSIBLE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS CAN OCCUR.
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH INSPECTION AND REMEDY PROCEDURES TO BE USED IN CORRECTING THIS CONDITION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 14, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 336-889-4871.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
