12v/24v/48v battery: cablesRecall 95V-170 · 1994–1995 Thomas MVP EF
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. recall 95V-170 covers 300 1994–1995 Thomas MVP EF for a 12v/24v/48v battery: cables problem, reported to NHTSA on September 5, 1995.
Source: NHTSA recall 95V170000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE ROUTING OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE CAN ALLOW HEAT FROM THE AIR DISCHARGE LINE TO MELT THE CABLE.
The risk
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT AND LOSS OF POWER TO THE VEHICLE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE AND REPLACE ANY CABLES THAT SHOW DAMAGE.
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; BATTERY; CABLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES.NOTE: 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 1-910-889-4871. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-800-424-9393.
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 June 1, 1994 to August 1, 1995. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.