Thomas Built Buses, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #97V154000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V154000 by Thomas Built Buses, Inc.. Includes 200 affected units, THOMAS BUILT/STEERING, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: transit buses. a burr on the spool bore of the steering gear pumps can result in the loss of oil flow.

Corrective Action

Thomas built is requesting owners to inspect the date code on the steering gear pump. if the pump is stamped with a date code prior to 6/1/97 and does not have an "l" or an "rl" stamped on the identification tag, the owner will be instructed to replace the pump. owners will be shipped a replacement pump and detailed repair instructions. if the owner so desires, thomas built can do the inspection and repair on these buses.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V154000

Manufacturer: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1997-09-12T00:00:00

Subject: Thomas built/steering

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 200

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: transit buses. a burr on the spool bore of the steering gear pumps can result in the loss of oil flow.

Consequence Summary: This condition can cause loss of power steering assist and/or overheating the engine.

Corrective Action: Thomas built is requesting owners to inspect the date code on the steering gear pump. if the pump is stamped with a date code prior to 6/1/97 and does not have an "l" or an "rl" stamped on the identification tag, the owner will be instructed to replace the pump. owners will be shipped a replacement pump and detailed repair instructions. if the owner so desires, thomas built can do the inspection and repair on these buses.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 97V154000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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