NHTSA Recall 97V099000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V099000; Date: Jun. 12, 1997
If the cable contacts the exhaust manifold, the engine could stall and an electrical short can cause a vehicle fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Thomas MVP; 1996 Thomas MVP
Component: Electrical System:battery:cables
Manufactured by: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Affected Units:: 107
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with cummins 6b engines and delco alternators. The battery cable routing allows the cable to contact the exhaust manifold.
How to Fix:
Thomas built will provide owners with repair parts and detailed repair procedures. If the owner so desires, thomas built will perform the repair for them.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification will begin during july1997. Notes:owners who do not receive the free repair parts and detailed repair procedure 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 at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 9, 1997
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