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Thomas MVP Recall 95V148: Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)

NHTSA campaign 95V148, reported August 7, 1995, 1,413 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 95V148THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Problem
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT INTO LOW GEAR DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT IN THE PRNDL INDICATOR.
Risk
PRNDL MISALIGNMENT CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO BE UNAWAREOF THE GEAR POSITION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE MISALIGNMENT OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Notes
SYSTEM: POWERTRAIN; TRANSMISSION; AUTOMATIC; INDICATOR; LEVER; GEAR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: REAR ENGINE CHASSIS SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH "MORSE" SHIFTERS.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT THOMAS BUILT 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 Citiliner19931994
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