Recall
Thomas Saf-t-liner — 97V018000
NHTSA ID
97V018000
Make
Thomas
Model
Saf-t-liner
Years Affected
1996
Recall Date
1997-02-12
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Units Affected
1,800
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE NUT THAT SECURES THE VEHICLE'S MAIN POWER SUPPLY CAN LOOSEN CAUSING LOSS OF CONTACT.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE POWER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
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.