1990-1997 Thomas Chartour, Thomas Citiliner and others recall: cables
Thomas Built Buses, Inc. reported this safety recall on August 22, 1997. It covers about 8,107 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 8,107
- reported
- Aug 22, 1997
- owners notified
- Oct 24, 1997
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with in-line six engine,"s" type frame rails and side mounted battery box. The battery cable routing allows the positive cable to chafe resulting in a possible short circuit of the cable.
- Risk
- If an electrical short occurs, it can cause loss of power to the vehicle and a possible vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Thomas built will provide owners with repair parts and detailed repair procedures to secure the cable to prevent further damage. If the owner so desires, thomas built will perform the repair for them.
Recall number 97V133000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 97V133000
Is there a recall on the 1990-1997 Thomas Chartour, Thomas Citiliner and others cables?
Yes. Recall 97V133000, reported on August 22, 1997, covers about 8,107 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V133000?
Thomas built will provide owners with repair parts and detailed repair procedures to secure the cable to prevent further damage. If the owner so desires, thomas built will perform the repair for them.
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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