TRANSPORTATION TRANSIT BUS 1991: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| Make : TRANSPORTATION | Model : TRANSIT BUS | Year : 1991 |
| Build Dates : 1991-04-01 - 1993-11-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 94V092000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1994-08-15 | Date Received by ODI: 1994-05-13 | Date Added to Database: 1994-05-23 |
| Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 423 | ||
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Summary:
A DECAL WARNING OF THE POTENTIAL DANGER IN USING STARTING FLUID TO START THE ENGINE WAS OMITTED. |
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Consequence:
IGNITION OF THE STARTER FLUID BY THE HEATING ELEMENT CAN RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION CAUSING ENGINE DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY. |
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Remedy:
CUSTOMERS WILL BE SENT WARNING DECALS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
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Notes:
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. |
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