THOMAS MVP EF 1994: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 95V170000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | MVP EF | 1994 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1995-11-27 | 1995-09-05 | 1995-09-12 |
Production Dates: 1994-06-01 - 1995-08-01
Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 300
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE ROUTING OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE CAN ALLOW HEAT FROM THE AIR DISCHARGE LINE TO MELT THE CABLE.
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT AND LOSS OF POWER TO THE VEHICLE.
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE AND REPLACE ANY CABLES THAT SHOW DAMAGE.
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; BATTERY; CABLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES.NOTE: 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 1-910-889-4871. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-800-424-9393.
