Recall
Thomas Mvp — 97V099000
NHTSA ID
97V099000
Make
Thomas
Model
Mvp
Years Affected
1996
Recall Date
1997-06-12
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Units Affected
107
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS 6B ENGINES AND DELCO ALTERNATORS. THE BATTERY CABLE ROUTING ALLOWS THE CABLE TO CONTACT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
Consequence
IF THE CABLE CONTACTS THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, THE ENGINE COULD STALL AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
THOMAS BUILT WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH REPAIR PARTS AND DETAILED REPAIR PROCEDURES. IF THE OWNER SO DESIRES, THOMAS BUILT WILL PERFORM THE REPAIR FOR THEM.