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NHTSARecalled Feb 6, 1986 · #86V021000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLE

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

A BATTERY CABLE ROUTING CHANGE MAY CAUSE THE POSITIVE CABLE TO RUB AGAINST THE RIGHT FRONT SPRING REAR HANGER, POSSIBLY CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE CABLE AT THE POINT OF CHAFING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A SHORT CIRCUIT AT THIS LOCATION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE VEHICLE AND COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE A FIRE.

Product details

Product
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLE
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

A REPAIR KIT, INCLUDING CLAMPS, BRACKETS AND INSTRUCTIONS, WILL BE SENT TO OWNERS; OR THOMAS DISTRIBUTOR WILL DO THE REPAIRS.

View the official CPSC notice