Thomas Built Buses, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #00V428000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V428000 by Thomas Built Buses, Inc.. Includes 557 affected units, THOMAS BUILT/PINCH BOLT, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with air brakes and a trw steering gear. the pinch bolt on the pitman arm contacts the exhaust port on the air brake treadle valve during steering maneuvers.

Corrective Action

Dealers will add a spacer under the brake valve to provide sufficient clearance.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V428000

Manufacturer: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2000-12-29T00:00:00

Subject: Thomas built/pinch bolt

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 557

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with air brakes and a trw steering gear. the pinch bolt on the pitman arm contacts the exhaust port on the air brake treadle valve during steering maneuvers.

Consequence Summary: This could result in increased steering effort or an over-steer condition.

Corrective Action: Dealers will add a spacer under the brake valve to provide sufficient clearance.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-zb36~ngy4-zjsm

NHTSA ID: 00V428000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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