OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
86V021000
Electrical SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V Battery:cables
Reported Feb 6, 1986 · THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Summary
A BATTERY CABLE ROUTING CHANGE MAY CAUSE THE POSITIVE CABLE TO RUB AGAINST THE RIGHT FRONT SPRING REAR HANGER, POSSIBLY CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE CABLE AT THE POINT OF CHAFING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A SHORT CIRCUIT AT THIS LOCATION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE VEHICLE AND COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE A FIRE.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
A REPAIR KIT, INCLUDING CLAMPS, BRACKETS AND INSTRUCTIONS, WILL BE SENT TO OWNERS; OR THOMAS DISTRIBUTOR WILL DO THE REPAIRS.
Notes
SYSTEM: BATTERY CABLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVENTIONAL BUS AND SCHOOL BUS BODIES MOUNTED ON FORD CHASSIS.
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