NHTSA Recall 95V040000
Filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Component: Visibility. Reported 1995-03-03. An estimated 2,133 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
IF PAPER OR TRASH FALLS DOWN THE RED DOT HEATER VENTS IT COULD IGNITE.
Risk
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A HEATER FIRE AND AN INCREASED POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRE CAGE AROUND THE HEATER RESISTOR.
Notes
SYSTEM: HEATER; WATER; DEFROSTER; HOSE; DUCT; AIR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH "RED DOT HEATERS."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, 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.