Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 91V159000

Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection

THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1991-09-12.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V159000

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Component
Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection
Manufacturer
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Vehicles affected
800
Reported to NHTSA
1991-09-12
Owners notified
1991-11-20

Defect description

THE STEERING LINKAGE (DRAG LINK) BETWEEN THE STEERING GEAR PITMAN ARM AND THE STEERING ARM ON THE AXLE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FASTENED.

Safety risk

THE DRAG LINK COULD BECOME DISCONNECTED AT EITHER ENDWHICH RESULTS IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL CORRECT PINS AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE CASTELLATED NUTS.

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES, SCHOOL BUSES.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
THOMAS BUS1991 1990
THOMAS School BUS1991 1990

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.