Recalls for your 1991 Thomas Chartour

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DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES


Posted on: 1997-08-29
Description
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
If an electrical short occurs, it can cause loss of power to the vehicle and a possible vehicle fire.

Corrective Action
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.