Thomas Citiliner 1991
Model Citiliner made in 1991 by Thomas got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, visibility.
Model 1991
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
97V133000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 08/01/1988 to 06/12/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 8107 | 10/24/1997 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 08/22/1997 | 08/29/1997 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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 Summary | If an electrical short occurs, it can cause loss of power to the vehicle and a possible vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | ||||||||||||||||
93V013000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 24570 | 08/13/1993 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 01/01/1993 | 02/05/1993 | 571 | 217 | ||||||
Defect Summary | The current production stationary window assemblies allow the glass to disengage from the rubber and/or frame. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The windows do not comply with fmvss 217, bus windowretention and release. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Install two retaining clips at each non-complying window. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: visual systems; fmvss 217.vehicle description: buses and school buses. |