Thomas Built Buses, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #93V142001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 93V142001 by Thomas Built Buses, Inc.. Includes 336 affected units, STEERING:GEAR BOX, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The cap screws that hold the intermediate steering linkages onto the input and output shafts of the 90 degree steering gear box were improperly torqued, and can separate from the linkage connections. Also, the keys were not installed in the keyways of the steering linkage and the steering box shaft.

Corrective Action

Remove all fasteners connecting the steering gear box input and output shafts to the intermediate linkages and reassemble with new keys, cap screws, washers, and nuts.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 93V142001

Manufacturer: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1993-10-01T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:gear box

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 336

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The cap screws that hold the intermediate steering linkages onto the input and output shafts of the 90 degree steering gear box were improperly torqued, and can separate from the linkage connections. Also, the keys were not installed in the keyways of the steering linkage and the steering box shaft.

Consequence Summary: The cap screw separating from the intermediate linkage/90 degree gear box and the missing keys have the potential for catastrophicfailure of the steering system which may result in an accident.

Corrective Action: Remove all fasteners connecting the steering gear box input and output shafts to the intermediate linkages and reassemble with new keys, cap screws, washers, and nuts.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-q3cu_pt5i.x38n

NHTSA ID: 93V142001

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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