Recall 97V133000: 1988–1997 Thomas SAF-T-Liner

Report received

Aug 22, 1997

Manufacturer

Thomas built buses, inc.

Potentially affected

8,107vehicles

Model years

1988–1997

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 in-line six engine,"s" type frame rails and side mounted battery box. The battery cable routing allows the positive cable to chafe resulting in a possible short circuit of the cable.

Possible consequence

If an electrical short occurs, it can cause loss of power to the vehicle and a possible vehicle fire.

Remedy

Thomas built will provide owners with repair parts and detailed repair procedures to secure the cable to prevent further damage. If the owner so desires, thomas built will perform the repair for them.

Affected model years

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

• 1988 Thomas SAF-T-Liner0 complaints
• 1989 Thomas SAF-T-Liner0 complaints
• 1990 Thomas SAF-T-Liner0 complaints
• 1991 Thomas SAF-T-Liner0 complaints
• 1992 Thomas SAF-T-Liner0 complaints
• 1993 Thomas SAF-T-Liner0 complaints
• 1994 Thomas SAF-T-Liner0 complaints
• 1995 Thomas SAF-T-Liner1 complaints
• 1996 Thomas SAF-T-Liner0 complaints
• 1997 Thomas SAF-T-Liner0 complaints