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NHTSA recall 94V120000

Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator

Thomas Bus and 1 more

Reported Jun 27, 1994285 vehicles affectedTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.Built Feb 1, 1994 – Jun 1, 1994

The defect

A cable installed to temporarily bypass the neutral switch to enable the engine to be started was not removed at delivery. the cable allows the bus to be started while in a forward or reverse drive gear.

The risk

Consequence of defect: starting a bus in a drive gear can result in unintentional movement and could result in an accident.

The remedy

Dealers will remove the temporary cable and install a new relay.

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Vehicles in this recall

Thomas Bus
1994
Thomas School Bus
1994

Notes

System: electrical system; alternator; regulator; starter.vehicle description: transit and school buses built on a navistar chassis witht444e engines.note: if your vehicle IS presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy IS not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact 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.