NHTSA vehicle safety data
1996 Thomas Chartour Recalls & Complaints
The 1996 Thomas Chartour has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1996 Thomas Chartour. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Thomas dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1996 Thomas Chartour. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
THOMAS BUILT/BATTERY CABLE ROUTING
NHTSA #97V133000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery — Cables · NHTSA notice
Reported August 22, 1997 · THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Potentially affected: 8,107 vehicles
Owners notified October 24, 1997 · Vehicles built August 1, 1988 – June 12, 1997 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH IN-LINE SIX ENGINE,"S" TYPE FRAME RAILS AND SIDE MOUNTED BATTERY BOX. THE BATTERY CABLE ROUTING ALLOWS THE POSITIVE CABLE TO CHAFE RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE CABLE.
Safety consequence
IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OCCURS, IT CAN CAUSE LOSS OF POWER TO THE VEHICLE AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
THOMAS BUILT WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH REPAIR PARTS AND DETAILED REPAIR PROCEDURES TO SECURE THE CABLE TO PREVENT FURTHER DAMAGE. IF THE OWNER SO DESIRES, THOMAS BUILT WILL PERFORM THE REPAIR FOR THEM.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 24, 1997. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPAIR PARTS AND DETAILED REPAIR PROCEDURE 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.
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