Thomas Chartour 1989

Model Chartour made in 1989 by Thomas got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning electrical system .

Model 1989

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES
97V133000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 08/01/1988 to 06/12/1997V (Vehicle)810710/24/1997MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.08/22/199708/29/1997
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryIf an electrical short occurs, it can cause loss of power to the vehicle and a possible vehicle fire.
Corrective SummaryThomas 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.
NotesOwner 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.