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NHTSA 00V174📅 Jun 30, 2000

2000 Thomas ER Transit & 2000 Thomas MVP recall: lights

⚠️ What's wrong

Certain school buses with weldon technologies' 5050-1400 surface mount marker lights have an option to replace each of the twelve clearance/marker/identification lights with four-candlepower lights, twice the candlepower normally used. The higher current demand created by these lights CAN cause excessive heat through the headlight switch connection if a relay is not installed between the combination tail/marker light circuit and the headlight switch.

💥 The risk

This CAN result in deformation of the plastic connectors that connect the headlight switch to its wiring harness.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will install a relay to reduce the current draw through the headlight switch. Owner notification began september 8, 2000. 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 1-336-881-7219.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
00V174000
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Vehicles affected
803
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 8, 2000
Built
Dec 1, 1994 – Jul 31, 2000
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 00V174 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 00V174?

2000 Thomas ER Transit & 2000 Thomas MVP. 803 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Thomas dealer to book the free repair.