Thomas 1985 Electrical System recall
Recalled February 6, 1986 · NHTSA recall 86V021000 · Thomas
Remedy
A REPAIR KIT, INCLUDING CLAMPS, BRACKETS AND INSTRUCTIONS, WILL BE SENT TO OWNERS; OR THOMAS DISTRIBUTOR WILL DO THE REPAIRS.
Units
468 units
Description
A BATTERY CABLE ROUTING CHANGE MAY CAUSE THE POSITIVE CABLE TO RUB AGAINST THE RIGHT FRONT SPRING REAR HANGER, POSSIBLY CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE CABLE AT THE POINT OF CHAFING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A SHORT CIRCUIT AT THIS LOCATION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE VEHICLE AND COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE A FIRE.
What to do
A REPAIR KIT, INCLUDING CLAMPS, BRACKETS AND INSTRUCTIONS, WILL BE SENT TO OWNERS; OR THOMAS DISTRIBUTOR WILL DO THE REPAIRS.
Product
Thomas THOMAS
Manufacturer(s)
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →