Thomas Citiliner 1994
Model Citiliner made in 1994 by Thomas got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, power train.
Model 1994
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. | |||||||||||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V006000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 08/01/1994 to 01/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 80 | 05/22/1995 | ODI | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 01/30/1995 | 01/30/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | A power connector in the main wiring harness can become corroded causing loss of power. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can result in a total loss of power to the bus, immobilizing the bus, disable the lights, and increase the potential for an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace and seal the connectors. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: electrical; wiring.vehicle description: transit buses.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please 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. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V148000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 08/01/1993 to 12/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 1413 | 10/20/1995 | ODI | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 08/07/1995 | 08/21/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The automatic transmission will not shift into low gear due to a misalignment in the prndl indicator. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Prndl misalignment can cause the driver to be unawareof the gear position increasing the potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||