THOMAS MVP 1996: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
| Make : THOMAS | Model : MVP | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 1995-11-01 - 1996-06-30 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 97V099000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1997-06-09 | Date Received by ODI: 1997-06-12 | Date Added to Database: 1997-06-20 |
| Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 107 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS 6B ENGINES AND DELCO ALTERNATORS. THE BATTERY CABLE ROUTING ALLOWS THE CABLE TO CONTACT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. |
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Consequence:
IF THE CABLE CONTACTS THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, THE ENGINE COULD STALL AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE. |
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Remedy:
THOMAS BUILT WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH REPAIR PARTS AND DETAILED REPAIR PROCEDURES. IF THE OWNER SO DESIRES, THOMAS BUILT WILL PERFORM THE REPAIR FOR THEM. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN DURING JULY1997.NOTES:OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPAIR PARTS AND DETAILED REPAIR PROCEDURE 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 AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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