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Recall campaign86V021000

Recall 86V021000: 1985 Thomas Thomas

Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
Report received
Feb 6, 1986
Manufacturer
Thomas built buses, inc.
Potentially affected
468vehicles
Model years
1985

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Remedy

A repair kit, including clamps, brackets and instructions, will be sent to owners; or thomas distributor will do the repairs.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.