Thomas SAF-T-LINER (1994-1996): Electrical system
Recall 97V018000 · Feb 12, 1997 · Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
1,800
vehicles affected
1,800
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 97V018000
- Date
- Feb 12, 1997
- Maker
- Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,800
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Wiring
- Model years
- 1994-1996
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
THE NUT THAT SECURES THE VEHICLE'S MAIN POWER SUPPLY CAN LOOSEN CAUSING LOSS OF CONTACT.
What can happen
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE POWER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
THOMAS BUILT WILL SHIP REPAIR PARTS AND A DETAILED REPAIR PROCEDURE TO THE BUS OWNERS. THE REPAIR WILL CONSIST OF REMOVING THE ORIGINAL NUT, LOCATED AT THE ELECTRICAL PANEL, THAT SECURES THE VEHICLE'S MAIN POWER SUPPLY, AND REPLACING IT WITH A FLAT WASHER AND LOCKING NUT.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas | Saf-T-Liner | 1994-1996 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 97V018000?
1 model: Thomas Saf-T-Liner (1994-1996), about 1,800 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 97V018000?
THOMAS BUILT WILL SHIP REPAIR PARTS AND A DETAILED REPAIR PROCEDURE TO THE BUS OWNERS. THE REPAIR WILL CONSIST OF REMOVING THE ORIGINAL NUT, LOCATED AT THE ELECTRICAL PANEL, THAT SECURES THE VEHICLE'S MAIN POWER SUPPLY, AND REPLACING IT WITH A FLAT WASHER AND LOCKING NUT.
What can happen?
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE POWER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.