Preliminary Evaluation · Closed
HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILURES
Action number
PE04012
Opened
Feb 2, 2004
Closed
Jun 9, 2004
Outcome
Closed without recall
Manufacturer: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
What NHTSA is examining
Odi has received several failed switches that show signs of melting or damage from over- heating.the switch supplier has initiated a test program to determine the cause of these failures.odi is concerned about the presence of a heat source that potentially could lead to an electrical fire, as well as the absence of necessary vehicle lighting.odi will continue its investigation to verify the extent of the problem represented by the reported failures and evaluate the associated risks.
Vehicles under investigation
2000 Thomas Bus2001 Thomas Bus2002 Thomas Bus1999 Thomas School Bus2002 Thomas School Bus1999 Thomas Thomas2001 Thomas Thomas
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.