THOMAS SAF-T-LINER 1994: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V018000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | SAF-T-LINER | 1994 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1997-03-31 | 1997-02-12 | 1997-02-26 |
Production Dates: 1994-11-01 - 1996-11-19
Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1800
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE NUT THAT SECURES THE VEHICLE'S MAIN POWER SUPPLY CAN LOOSEN CAUSING LOSS OF CONTACT.
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE POWER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
THOMAS BUILT WILL SHIP REPAIR PARTS AND A DETAILED REPAIR PROCEDURE TO THE BUS OWNERS. THE REPAIR WILL CONSIST OF REMOVING THE ORIGINAL NUT, LOCATED AT THE ELECTRICAL PANEL, THAT SECURES THE VEHICLE'S MAIN POWER SUPPLY, AND REPLACING IT WITH A FLAT WASHER AND LOCKING NUT.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 31, 1997. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE REPAIR PARTS AND A DETAILED REPAIR PROCEDURE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FREE OF CHARGE SHOULD CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 1-910-841-5708.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
