THOMAS TRANSIT BUS 1991: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 94V092000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | TRANSIT BUS | 1991 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1994-08-15 | 1994-05-13 | 1994-05-23 |
Production Dates: 1991-04-01 - 1993-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 423
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
A DECAL WARNING OF THE POTENTIAL DANGER IN USING STARTING FLUID TO START THE ENGINE WAS OMITTED.
IGNITION OF THE STARTER FLUID BY THE HEATING ELEMENT CAN RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION CAUSING ENGINE DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY.
CUSTOMERS WILL BE SENT WARNING DECALS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; OTHER LABELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR 3116 ENGINE OR HERCULES CNG ENGINE THAT UTILIZE AND ELECTRICAL PREHEATING ELEMENT.NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE WARNING DECALS OR THE WARNING DECALS DO NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CALL 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.
