THOMAS SCHOOL BUS 1994: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 94V120000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | SCHOOL BUS | 1994 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1994-09-30 | 1994-06-27 | 1994-06-29 |
Production Dates: 1994-02-01 - 1994-06-01
Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 285
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
A CABLE INSTALLED TO TEMPORARILY BYPASS THE NEUTRAL SWITCH TO ENABLE THE ENGINE TO BE STARTED WAS NOT REMOVED AT DELIVERY. THE CABLE ALLOWS THE BUS TO BE STARTED WHILE IN A FORWARD OR REVERSE DRIVE GEAR.
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: STARTING A BUS IN A DRIVE GEAR CAN RESULT IN UNINTENTIONAL MOVEMENT AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE TEMPORARY CABLE AND INSTALL A NEW RELAY.
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ALTERNATOR; REGULATOR; STARTER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON A NAVISTAR CHASSIS WITHT444E ENGINES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT THOMAS BUILT SERVICE CENTER AT 1-910-889-4871. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
