| Make : THOMAS | Model : TRANSIT BUS | Year : 1993 |
| Build Dates : 19910401 - 19931101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 94V092000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19940815 | Date Received by ODI: 19940513 | Date Added to Database: 19940523 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 423 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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 | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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