1993 Thomas Transit Bus Recalls
All 1993 Thomas Transit Bus recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.May 23rd, 1994
Recalled Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Recall Date
May 23rd, 1994
May 23rd, 1994
Units Effected
423
423
NHTSA Campaign Number: 94V092000
Manufacturer: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: April 1st, 1991
Manufactured End Date: November 1st, 1993
Date of Owner Notification: August 15th, 1994
Defect Summary:
A DECAL WARNING OF THE POTENTIAL DANGER IN USING STARTING FLUID TO START THE ENGINE WAS OMITTED. Consequence Summary:
IGNITION OF THE STARTER FLUID BY THE HEATING ELEMENT CAN RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION CAUSING ENGINE DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY. Corrective Summary:
CUSTOMERS WILL BE SENT WARNING DECALS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; OTHER LABELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR 3116 ENGINE OR HERCULES CNG ENGINE THAT UTILIZE AND ELECTRICAL PREHEATING ELEMENT.NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE WARNING DECALS OR THE WARNING DECALS DO NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CALL THOMAS BUILT SERVICE CENTER 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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