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Thomas MVP EF Recall 95V170: Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables

NHTSA campaign 95V170, reported September 5, 1995, 300 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 95V170THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Problem
THE ROUTING OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE CAN ALLOW HEAT FROM THE AIR DISCHARGE LINE TO MELT THE CABLE.
Risk
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT AND LOSS OF POWER TO THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE AND REPLACE ANY CABLES THAT SHOW DAMAGE.
Notes
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; BATTERY; CABLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES.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 AT1-800-424-9393.

Affected vehicles

Thomas MVP EF19941995