Thomas Thomas 1999
Model Thomas made in 1999 by Thomas got 4 consumer complains as well as 4 investigations. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and steering. The car had some investigations: exterior lighting and interior lighting.
Model 1999
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||
| EA04014 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 06/09/2004 | 12/20/2004 | SCHOOL BUS LIGHTING FAILURES | ||
| See attached four page technical report for details. | ||||||
| PE04012 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 02/02/2004 | 06/09/2004 | HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILURES | ||
| Odi has received several failed switches that show signs of melting or damage from over- heating.the switch supplier has initiated a test program to determine the cause of these failures.odi is concerned about the presence of a heat source that potentially could lead to an electrical fire, as well as the absence of necessary vehicle lighting.odi will continue its investigation to verify the extent of the problem represented by the reported failures and evaluate the associated risks. | ||||||
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||
| PE04012 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 02/02/2004 | 06/09/2004 | HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILURES | ||
| Odi has received several failed switches that show signs of melting or damage from over- heating.the switch supplier has initiated a test program to determine the cause of these failures.odi is concerned about the presence of a heat source that potentially could lead to an electrical fire, as well as the absence of necessary vehicle lighting.odi will continue its investigation to verify the extent of the problem represented by the reported failures and evaluate the associated risks. | ||||||
| EA04014 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 06/09/2004 | 12/20/2004 | SCHOOL BUS LIGHTING FAILURES | ||
| See attached four page technical report for details. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 04/29/2002 | 6 | 09/01/2099 | |
| While trouble shooting a engine failure to start problem,it was discovered that inside the battery box behind the batteries there were several plastic fuse holders installed,these had been eaten away by battery acid vapors.exposing bare hot electrical wires.this problem was started by the manufactuer installing an alternator designed for use with maintance free batteries in a system with water to add batteries,which require a higher charging rate,this overcharges the water to add batteries,causing acid vapors which are explosive .this condition if not corrected could cause a fire.please investagate this situtation.installings | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 04/29/2002 | 6 | 09/01/2099 | |
| While trouble shooting a engine failure to start problem,it was discovered that inside the battery box behind the batteries there were several plastic fuse holders installed,these had been eaten away by battery acid vapors.exposing bare hot electrical wires.this problem was started by the manufactuer installing an alternator designed for use with maintance free batteries in a system with water to add batteries,which require a higher charging rate,this overcharges the water to add batteries,causing acid vapors which are explosive .this condition if not corrected could cause a fire.please investagate this situtation.installings | |||
| 10/02/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1999 | |
| The steering shaft u-joint rubbed the turn signal wire harness, chaffing the wires and shorting out turn signals. four wire were burnt under the steering column. | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN | |||
| 10/02/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1999 | |
| The steering shaft u-joint rubbed the turn signal wire harness, chaffing the wires and shorting out turn signals. four wire were burnt under the steering column. | |||