Vehicle recall 95V170000 · September 5, 1995

1994-1995 Thomas MVP EF

The routing of the positive battery cable can allow heat from the air discharge line to melt the cable.

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

Summary: The routing of the positive battery cable can allow heat from the air discharge line to melt the cable.
Consequence: This condition can cause a possible short circuit and loss of power to the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will reroute the positive battery cable and replace any cables that show damage.
Notes: System: electrical; battery; cable.vehicle description: school and transit buses.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 AT1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 95V170000
Reported to NHTSA: September 5, 1995
Filed by: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Owner notification: November 27, 1995
Vehicles potentially affected: 300
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables

Recall 95V170000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Thomas MVP EF (1994-1995): 1995, 1994

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