Thomas Built Buses, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #94V143000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 94V143000 by Thomas Built Buses, Inc.. Includes 1,150 affected units, STEERING:POWER ASSIST, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

A sudden hydraulic pressure loss during hard turns results in a momentary loss of power steering assist. The pressure loss occurs when the hydraulically driven engine cooling fan turns off in the turn.

Corrective Action

The hydraulic control valves will be replaced with valves of a new design. Until such time as parts are available, owners will be instructed to disconnect the fan cutoff switch so that hydraulically driven fans will run full time, eliminating the pressure spike.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 94V143000

Manufacturer: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1994-08-01T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:power assist

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 1,150

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: A sudden hydraulic pressure loss during hard turns results in a momentary loss of power steering assist. The pressure loss occurs when the hydraulically driven engine cooling fan turns off in the turn.

Consequence Summary: The driver reacts to the loss of power steering assist by oversteering, which could result in a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action: The hydraulic control valves will be replaced with valves of a new design. Until such time as parts are available, owners will be instructed to disconnect the fan cutoff switch so that hydraulically driven fans will run full time, eliminating the pressure spike.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-bycr_pv5x-3vuq

NHTSA ID: 94V143000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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