THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1994-06-27.
Recall campaignNHTSA 94V120000
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Component
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Manufacturer
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Vehicles affected
285
Reported to NHTSA
1994-06-27
Owners notified
1994-09-30
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: STARTING A BUS IN A DRIVE GEAR CAN RESULT IN UNINTENTIONAL MOVEMENT AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE TEMPORARY CABLE AND INSTALL A NEW RELAY.
Notes
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ALTERNATOR; REGULATOR; STARTER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON A NAVISTAR CHASSIS WITHT444E ENGINES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT THOMAS BUILT SERVICE CENTER AT 1-910-889-4871. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.