THOMAS SAF-T-LINER 1994: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Information

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

Summary

THE NUT THAT SECURES THE VEHICLE'S MAIN POWER SUPPLY CAN LOOSEN CAUSING LOSS OF CONTACT.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE POWER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.