NHTSA Recall 00V174000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V174000; Date: Jun. 30, 2000
This can result in deformation of the plastic connectors that connect the headlight switch to its wiring harness.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Thomas Er Transit; 1995 Thomas Er Transit; 1996 Thomas Er Transit; 1997 Thomas Er Transit; 1998 Thomas Er Transit; 1999 Thomas Er Transit; 2000 Thomas Er Transit; 1994 Thomas MVP; 1995 Thomas MVP; 1996 Thomas MVP; 1997 Thomas MVP; 1998 Thomas MVP; 1999 Thomas MVP; 2000 Thomas MVP
Component: Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch
Manufactured by: Freightliner Llc
Affected Units:: 803
Recall Summary:
Certain school buses with weldon technologies' 5050-1400 surface mount marker lights have an option to replace each of the twelve clearance/marker/identification lights with four-candlepower lights, twice the candlepower normally used. The higher current demand created by these lights can cause excessive heat through the headlight switch connection if a relay is not installed between the combination tail/marker light circuit and the headlight switch.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a relay to reduce the current draw through the headlight switch. Owner notification began September 8, 2000. 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 1-336-881-7219.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 8, 2000
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