Vehicle recall 94V092000 · May 13, 1994
Thomas School Bus and Transit Bus
A decal warning of the potential danger in using starting fluid to start the engine was omitted.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- A decal warning of the potential danger in using starting fluid to start the engine was omitted.
- Consequence
- Ignition of the starter fluid by the heating element can result in an explosion causing engine damage and personal injury.
- Remedy
- Customers will be sent warning decals and installation instructions.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 94V092000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 13, 1994
- Filed by
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
- Owner notification
- August 15, 1994
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 423
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Equipment › Other › Labels
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Thomas School Bus (1991-1993): 1993, 1992, 1991
- Thomas Transit Bus (1991-1993): 1993, 1992, 1991
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