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NHTSARecalled Jun 27, 1994 · #94V120000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR:REGULATOR:STARTER

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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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. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: STARTING A BUS IN A DRIVE GEAR CAN RESULT IN UNINTENTIONAL MOVEMENT AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Product details

Product
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR:REGULATOR:STARTER
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE TEMPORARY CABLE AND INSTALL A NEW RELAY.

View the official CPSC notice