Thomas Built Buses, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #91V159000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 91V159000 by Thomas Built Buses, Inc.. Includes 800 affected units, STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The steering linkage (drag link) between the steering gear pitman arm and the steering arm on the axle may have been improperly fastened.

Corrective Action

Install correct pins and properly tighten the castellated nuts.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 91V159000

Manufacturer: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1991-09-12T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 800

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The steering linkage (drag link) between the steering gear pitman arm and the steering arm on the axle may have been improperly fastened.

Consequence Summary: The drag link could become disconnected at either endwhich results in loss of steering control and the potential for an accident.

Corrective Action: Install correct pins and properly tighten the castellated nuts.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-2wwq~cpqp_taex

NHTSA ID: 91V159000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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