NHTSA Recall 86V021000
NHTSA Campaign Id 86V021000; Date: Feb. 6, 1986
Recalled Vehicles:
1985 Thomas Thomas
Component: Electrical System:battery:cables
Manufactured by: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Affected Units:: 468
Recall Summary:
A battery cable routing change may cause the positive cable to rub against the right front spring rear hanger, possibly causing a short circuit in the cable at the point of chafing. Consequence of defect: a short circuit at this location could result in loss of electrical power to the vehicle and could possibly cause a fire.
How to Fix:
A repair kit, including clamps, brackets and instructions, will be sent to owners; or thomas distributor will do the repairs.
Recall Notes:
System: battery cable. Vehicle description: conventional bus and school bus bodies mounted on Ford chassis.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 10, 1986
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