NHTSA Complaint #10177048 — 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65
STEERING:COLUMN issue reported to NHTSA
Crash Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10177048 |
| Vehicle | 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 |
| Component | STEERING:COLUMN |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 14,625 miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | MI |
Consumer Description
UPPER STEERING SHAFT PINCH BOLT NOT TIGHTENED/INSTALLED RESULTING IN JOINT SEPARATING FROM MAIN STEERING SHAFT AND TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.NEW PINCH BOLT INSTALLED AND TIGHTENED TO FACTORY SUPPLIED TORQUE VALUES. SUPERFICIAL DAMGE TO SCHOOL BUS BODY REPAIRED WITH REPLACEMENT PARTS.