Recall 97V099000: Thomas built buses, inc.

Report received

Jun 12, 1997

Manufacturer

Thomas built buses, inc.

Potentially affected

107vehicles

Model years

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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

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.

Possible 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.