Thomas Built Buses, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #01V214000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V214000 by Thomas Built Buses, Inc.. Includes 16,165 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/THOMAS BUILT/WIRE CHAFFING, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: school buses. the main body power supply wire from the chassis can chafe on the chassis (cowl) sheet metal panel, causing arcing and could result in a fire.

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided with inspection and remedy procedures to be used in correcting this condition. owner notification began september 14, 2001. 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 336-889-4871.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V214000
Manufacturer: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2001-06-26T00:00:00
Subject: Freightliner/thomas built/wire chaffing
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 16,165

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: school buses. the main body power supply wire from the chassis can chafe on the chassis (cowl) sheet metal panel, causing arcing and could result in a fire.
Consequence Summary: If the bus catches on fire, possible injury or death to the vehicle occupants can occur.
Corrective Action: Owners will be provided with inspection and remedy procedures to be used in correcting this condition. owner notification began september 14, 2001. 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 336-889-4871.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-xuj4.hrp9~6ta4
NHTSA ID: 01V214000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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