Thomas Built Buses, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #97V099000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V099000 by Thomas Built Buses, Inc.. Includes 107 affected units, THOMAS BUILT/BATTERY CABLE ROUTING, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with cummins 6b engines and delco alternators. the battery cable routing allows the cable to contact the exhaust manifold.

Corrective Action

Thomas built will provide owners with repair parts and detailed repair procedures. if the owner so desires, thomas built will perform the repair for them.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V099000

Manufacturer: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1997-06-12T00:00:00

Subject: Thomas built/battery cable routing

Component: Electrical System

Potentially Affected Units: 107

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with cummins 6b engines and delco alternators. the battery cable routing allows the cable to contact the exhaust manifold.

Consequence Summary: If the cable contacts the exhaust manifold, the engine could stall and an electrical short can cause a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action: Thomas built will provide owners with repair parts and detailed repair procedures. if the owner so desires, thomas built will perform the repair for them.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-xrfm~j669_h667

NHTSA ID: 97V099000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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