Vehicle recall 94V120000 · June 27, 1994

Thomas Bus and School Bus

A cable installed to temporarily bypass the neutral switch to enable the engine to be started was not removed at delivery.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: A cable installed to temporarily bypass the neutral switch to enable the engine to be started was not removed at delivery. The cable allows the bus to be started while in a forward or reverse drive gear.
Consequence: Consequence of defect: starting a bus in a drive gear can result in unintentional movement and could result in an accident.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the temporary cable and install a new relay.
Notes: System: electrical system; alternator; regulator; starter.vehicle description: transit and school buses built on a navistar chassis WITHT444E engines.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact 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: 94V120000
Reported to NHTSA: June 27, 1994
Filed by: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Owner notification: September 30, 1994
Vehicles potentially affected: 285
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator

Recall 94V120000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Thomas Bus (1994): 1994
Thomas School Bus (1994): 1994

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