Make : THOMAS | Model : BUS | Year : 1994 |
Build Dates : 19940201 - 19940601 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 94V120000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19940930 | Date Received by ODI: 19940627 | Date Added to Database: 19940629 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
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Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 285 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: STARTING A BUS IN A DRIVE GEAR CAN RESULT IN UNINTENTIONAL MOVEMENT AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE TEMPORARY CABLE AND INSTALL A NEW RELAY. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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