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Recalls 1
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 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Thomas Chartour 1
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Is the 1997 Thomas Chartour reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1997 Thomas Chartour.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Thomas Chartour?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 1997 Thomas Chartour have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
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