Electrical system: wiringRecall 95V-006 · Thomas vehicles
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. recall 95V-006 covers 80 Thomas vehicles for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on January 30, 1995.
Source: NHTSA recall 95V006000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
A POWER CONNECTOR IN THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS CAN BECOME CORRODED CAUSING LOSS OF POWER.
The risk
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER TO THE BUS, IMMOBILIZING THE BUS, DISABLE THE LIGHTS, AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE AND SEAL THE CONNECTORS.
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; WIRING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 1-910-889-4871. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1994 to January 1, 1995. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- SQNHTSA