Recall 97V018000: 1994–1996 Thomas SAF-T-Liner

Report received

Feb 12, 1997

Manufacturer

Thomas built buses, inc.

Potentially affected

1,800vehicles

Model years

1994–1996

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

The nut that secures the vehicle's main power supply can loosen causing loss of contact.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

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

• 1994 Thomas SAF-T-Liner0 complaints
• 1995 Thomas SAF-T-Liner1 complaints
• 1996 Thomas SAF-T-Liner0 complaints