1993 THOMAS CITILINER Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 93V013000 on 02/04/1993
- Component:
- Visibility:glass, side/rear
- Affected:
- 24,570
- Defect:
- The current production stationary window assemblies allow the glass to disengage from the rubber and/or frame.
- Consequence:
- The windows do not comply with fmvss 217, "bus windowretention and release."
- Correction:
- Install two retaining clips at each non-complying window.
- Notes:
- System: visual systems; fmvss 217.vehicle description: buses and school buses.
- Campaign:
- 95V148000 on 08/20/1995
- Component:
- Power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1993 - 11/30/1994
- Affected:
- 1,413
- Defect:
- The automatic transmission will not shift into low gear due to a misalignment in the prndl indicator.
- Consequence:
- Prndl misalignment can cause the driver to be unawareof the gear position increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Correction:
- Dealers will correct the misalignment of the automatic transmission.
- Notes:
- System: powertrain; transmission; automatic; indicator; lever; gear.vehicle description: rear engine chassis school and transit buses equipped with "morse" shifters.note: 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 thomas built at 1-910-889-4871. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 97V133000 on 08/28/1997
- Component:
- Electrical system:battery:cables
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1988 - 06/11/1997
- Affected:
- 8,107
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- If an electrical short occurs, it can cause loss of power to the vehicle and a possible vehicle fire.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began october 24, 1997. owners who do not receive the free repair parts and detailed repair procedure within a reasonable time should contact thomas built at 1-910-889-4871.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
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