Vehicle recall 95V148000 · August 7, 1995
Thomas Citiliner, MVP and 1 more model
The automatic transmission will not shift into low gear due to a misalignment in the prndl indicator.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The automatic transmission will not shift into low gear due to a misalignment in the prndl indicator.
- Consequence
- Prndl misalignment can cause the driver to be unawareof the gear position increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will correct the misalignment of the automatic transmission.
- Notes
- System: powertrain; transmission; automatic; indicator; lever; gear.vehicle description: rear engine chassis school and transit buses equipped with "morse" shifters.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 95V148000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 7, 1995
- Filed by
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
- Owner notification
- October 20, 1995
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,413
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Thomas Citiliner (1993-1994): 1994, 1993
- Thomas MVP (1993-1994): 1994, 1993
- Thomas SAF-T-Liner (1993-1994): 1994, 1993
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