Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator

NHTSA campaign 03V205000 · announced June 2, 2003 · filed by Freightliner Corporation · 461 units affected

The problem

ON CERTAIN THOMAS SCHOOL BUSES, THE ALTERNATOR CABLE CAN PINCH BETWEEN THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR AND ENGINE BLOCK.

The risk

THIS CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO WIRE INSULATION AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT.

What to do

DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE CABLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 28, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER/THOMAS BUILT AT

Notes

FREIGHTLINER/THOMAS BUILT RECALL NO. FL-415.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1998 Thomas Mvp Ef
• 1999 Thomas Mvp Ef
• 2000 Thomas Mvp Ef
• 2001 Thomas Mvp Ef
• 2002 Thomas Mvp Ef
• 2003 Thomas Built Buses Mvp Ef

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.