Thomas Built Buses, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #99V177000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V177000 by Thomas Built Buses, Inc.. Includes 1,123 affected units, THOMAS BUILT/WARNING LABEL, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: transit and school buses equipped with cummins isb or caterpillar 3126 engines. a decal that warns of the danger of using ether or other starting fluids in the engine air intake system was omitted. the label should be located on the fixed headlight panel on the front of the bus.

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided with a warning label and installation instructions.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99V177000

Manufacturer: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1999-07-02T00:00:00

Subject: Thomas built/warning label

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 1,123

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: transit and school buses equipped with cummins isb or caterpillar 3126 engines. a decal that warns of the danger of using ether or other starting fluids in the engine air intake system was omitted. the label should be located on the fixed headlight panel on the front of the bus.

Consequence Summary: The electrical preheater element could possibly be ignited by starting fluid sprayed into the air intake system, resulting in explosion and possible personal injury to those in and around the bus.

Corrective Action: Owners will be provided with a warning label and installation instructions.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-d2sd.6vxe-5if5

NHTSA ID: 99V177000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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