1992 THOMAS CITILINER Recalls (2)

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.

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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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