Thomas Built Buses, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #97V177000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V177000 by Thomas Built Buses, Inc.. Includes 953 affected units, THOMAS BUILT/STEERING LINKAGE, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: school and transit buses. if debris becomes trapped between the plastic cup, which seals the opening where the steering column comes through the bus floor and the steering knuckle, the steering linkage can bind.

Corrective Action

Owners are requested to remove the plastic seal which will leave an opening between the vehicle floor and the steering column. thomas built is in the process of designing a proper seal for that area, and this seal will be sent to owners for installation.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V177000
Manufacturer: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Report Received Date: 1997-10-20T00:00:00
Subject: Thomas built/steering linkage
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 953

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: school and transit buses. if debris becomes trapped between the plastic cup, which seals the opening where the steering column comes through the bus floor and the steering knuckle, the steering linkage can bind.
Consequence Summary: Binding of the steering linkage could cause the driver to over steer the vehicle, possibly resulting in loss of control of the vehicle or a crash.
Corrective Action: Owners are requested to remove the plastic seal which will leave an opening between the vehicle floor and the steering column. thomas built is in the process of designing a proper seal for that area, and this seal will be sent to owners for installation.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-x3tv_3ct4_ehcj
NHTSA ID: 97V177000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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