12v/24v/48v battery: cablesRecall 97V-133 · Thomas vehicles

THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. recall 97V-133 covers 8,107 Thomas vehicles for a 12v/24v/48v battery: cables problem, reported to NHTSA on August 22, 1997.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected8,1074 models

ReportedAug 22, 1997Owners notified Oct 24, 1997

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 97V133000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OCCURS, IT CAN CAUSE LOSS OF POWER TO THE VEHICLE AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE.

What to do

The fix

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.

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 24, 1997. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPAIR PARTS AND DETAILED REPAIR PROCEDURE 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 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.

4 models

Vehicles in this recall

Thomas Chartour1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

Thomas Citiliner1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

Thomas MVP1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

Thomas Saf-t-liner1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

Built from August 1, 1988 to June 12, 1997. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.