NHTSA Recall 94V092000
NHTSA Campaign Id 94V092000; Date: May. 13, 1994
Ignition of the starter fluid by the heating element can result in an explosion causing engine damage and personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
1991 Thomas School Bus; 1992 Thomas School Bus; 1993 Thomas School Bus; 1991 Thomas Transit Bus; 1992 Thomas Transit Bus; 1993 Thomas Transit Bus
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Affected Units:: 423
Recall Summary:
A decal warning of the potential danger in using starting fluid to start the engine was omitted.
How to Fix:
Customers will be sent warning decals and installation instructions.
Recall Notes:
System: equipment; other labels. Vehicle description: transit and school buses equipped with caterpillar 3116 engine or hercules cng engine that utilize and electrical preheating element. Note: if you do not receive the warning decals or the warning decals do not correct the defect, please call thomas built service center at 1-910-889-4871. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 15, 1994
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