Wiring and Electrical Systems on Motorcoaches
| Entry Date | June 11, 2007 |
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| Issue Number | 07-026-PCC |
| Name | Timothy P. Davis |
| Agency | Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities |
| Address | 1 South Station - 2nd FloorBoston, MA, 02110United StatesMap It (opens in a new tab) |
| Phone | (617) 305-3773 |
| Fax | (617) 478-2598 |
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| Committee | Passenger Carrier Committee |
| Status | Closed |
| Summary of Issue | Change the OOSC by adding additional items for electrical components, parts and electrical systems. |
| Justification or Need | Based on preliminary findings electrical systems are one of five specific areas on a motorcoach that a fire may start. This issue has been analyzed by the Volpe Center under contract with FMCSA. |
| Request for Action | b. WIRING AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (new) (1) Electrical wire insulation chafed, frayed, damaged, burnt, causing bare wire to be exposed. (393.28, 396.3(a)(1)) (2) Loose or corroded connections at battery posts or unsuitable insulated protection to electrical components. (393.28, 393.77(b)(7), 396.3(a)(1)) (3) Missing or damaged protective grommets insulating main electrical cables through metal compartment panels. (393.30) (4) Broken or unsecured mounting of electrical components. (396.3(a)(1)) (5) Electrical wires unsupported, hanging or missing clamps that may cause a chafing or frayed condition. (393.28, 396.3(a)(1)) (6) Any visual leaking of lubricant(i.e. engine supplied oil pressure) from electrical component such as alternator, auxiliary heater, etc. (396.5, 396.3(a)(1)) |