Thomas Built Buses, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #94V120000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 94V120000 by Thomas Built Buses, Inc.. Includes 285 affected units, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR:REGULATOR:STARTER, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

A cable installed to temporarily bypass the neutral switch to enable the engine to be started was not removed at delivery. the cable allows the bus to be started while in a forward or reverse drive gear.

Corrective Action

Dealers will remove the temporary cable and install a new relay.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 94V120000

Manufacturer: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1994-06-27T00:00:00

Subject: Electrical system:alternator:regulator:starter

Component: Electrical System

Potentially Affected Units: 285

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: A cable installed to temporarily bypass the neutral switch to enable the engine to be started was not removed at delivery. the cable allows the bus to be started while in a forward or reverse drive gear.

Consequence Summary: Consequence of defect: starting a bus in a drive gear can result in unintentional movement and could result in an accident.

Corrective Action: Dealers will remove the temporary cable and install a new relay.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 94V120000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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