1994 Thomas Bus and Thomas School Bus recall: alternator/generator/regulator
Thomas Built Buses, Inc. reported this safety recall on June 27, 1994. It covers about 285 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 285
- reported
- Jun 27, 1994
- owners notified
- Sep 30, 1994
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Consequence of defect: starting a bus in a drive gear can result in unintentional movement and could result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the temporary cable and install a new relay.
Recall number 94V120000
Affected vehicles
- Thomas Bus 1994 1994
- Thomas School Bus 1994 1994
Questions about recall 94V120000
Is there a recall on the 1994 Thomas Bus and Thomas School Bus alternator/generator/regulator?
Yes. Recall 94V120000, reported on June 27, 1994, covers about 285 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 94V120000?
Dealers will remove the temporary cable and install a new relay.
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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