Recall 94V120000: 1994 Thomas BUS and 1 other model

Report received

Jun 27, 1994

Manufacturer

Thomas built buses, inc.

Potentially affected

285vehicles

Model years

1994

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 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.

Possible consequence

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

Remedy

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

Affected model years

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

• 1994 Thomas BUS0 complaints
• 1994 Thomas School BUS0 complaints