NHTSA Recall 03V205000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V205000; Date: Jun. 2, 2003
This can result in damage to wire insulation and potentially cause a short circuit.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Thomas Mvp Ef; 1999 Thomas Mvp Ef; 2000 Thomas Mvp Ef; 2001 Thomas Mvp Ef; 2002 Thomas Mvp Ef; 2003 Thomas Built Buses Mvp Ef
Component: Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 461
Recall Summary:
On certain thomas school buses, the alternator cable can pinch between the air conditioning compressor and engine block.
How to Fix:
Dealers will re-route the cable. Owner notification began July 28, 2003. 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 freightliner/thomas built at
Recall Notes:
Freightliner/thomas built recall no. Fl-415. Customers can 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: Jul 28, 2003
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