Vehicle recall 97V018000 · February 12, 1997
1994-1996 Thomas SAF-T-Liner
The nut that secures the vehicle's main power supply can loosen causing loss of contact.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The nut that secures the vehicle's main power supply can loosen causing loss of contact.
- Consequence
- This condition can result in a loss of vehicle power increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Thomas built will ship repair parts and a detailed repair procedure to the bus owners. The repair will consist of removing the original nut, located at the electrical panel, that secures the vehicle's main power supply, and replacing it with a flat washer and locking nut.
- Notes
- Owner notification began March 31, 1997. Owners who do not receive the repair parts and a detailed repair procedure within a reasonable time free of charge should contact thomas built at 1-910-841-5708.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 97V018000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 12, 1997
- Filed by
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
- Owner notification
- March 31, 1997
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,800
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Thomas SAF-T-Liner (1994-1996): 1996, 1995, 1994
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