NHTSA recall campaign
95V170000
ManufacturerTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.Reported1995-09-05Affected300 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
THE ROUTING OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE CAN ALLOW HEAT FROM THE AIR DISCHARGE LINE TO MELT THE CABLE.
Risk
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT AND LOSS OF POWER TO THE VEHICLE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE AND REPLACE ANY CABLES THAT SHOW DAMAGE.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →