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NHTSA recall 94V092000

Equipment › Other › Labels

Thomas School Bus and 1 more

Reported May 13, 1994423 vehicles affectedTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.Built Apr 1, 1991 – Nov 1, 1993

The defect

A decal warning of the potential danger in using starting fluid to start the engine was omitted.

The risk

Ignition of the starter fluid by the heating element can result in an explosion causing engine damage and personal injury.

The remedy

Customers will be sent warning decals and installation instructions.

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Vehicles in this recall

Thomas School Bus
199119921993
Thomas Transit Bus
199119921993

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.