1994-2000 Thomas Er Transit and Thomas MVP recall: switch

Freightliner LLC reported this safety recall on June 30, 2000. It covers about 803 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 803
reported: Jun 30, 2000
owners notified: Sep 8, 2000

Exterior lighting: headlights: switch

What is wrong: Certain school buses with weldon technologies' 5050-1400 surface mount marker lights have an option to replace each of the twelve clearance/marker/identification lights with four-candlepower lights, twice the candlepower normally used. The higher current demand created by these lights can cause excessive heat through the headlight switch connection if a relay is not installed between the combination tail/marker light circuit and the headlight switch.
Risk: This can result in deformation of the plastic connectors that connect the headlight switch to its wiring harness.
Remedy: Dealers will install a relay to reduce the current draw through the headlight switch. Owner notification began september 8, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact thomas built at 1‑336‑881‑7219.

Recall number 00V174000

Affected vehicles

Thomas Er Transit 1994-2000 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
Thomas MVP 1994-2000 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000

Questions about recall 00V174000

Is there a recall on the 1994-2000 Thomas Er Transit and Thomas MVP switch?

Yes. Recall 00V174000, reported on June 30, 2000, covers about 803 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V174000?

Dealers will install a relay to reduce the current draw through the headlight switch. Owner notification began september 8, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact thomas built at 1‑336‑881‑7219.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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