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Thomas School Bus Recall 94V092: Equipment:Other:Labels

NHTSA campaign 94V092, reported May 13, 1994, 423 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 94V092THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Problem
A DECAL WARNING OF THE POTENTIAL DANGER IN USING STARTING FLUID TO START THE ENGINE WAS OMITTED.
Risk
IGNITION OF THE STARTER FLUID BY THE HEATING ELEMENT CAN RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION CAUSING ENGINE DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
CUSTOMERS WILL BE SENT WARNING DECALS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Notes
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; OTHER LABELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR 3116 ENGINE OR HERCULES CNG ENGINE THAT UTILIZE AND ELECTRICAL PREHEATING ELEMENT.NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE WARNING DECALS OR THE WARNING DECALS DO NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CALL 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.

Affected vehicles

Thomas School Bus199119921993
Thomas Transit Bus199119921993