Recall 91V159000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION Defect in 1990-1991 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS
RECALL This recall affects up to 800 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 91V159000 |
| Manufacturer | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 800 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE STEERING LINKAGE (DRAG LINK) BETWEEN THE STEERING GEAR PITMAN ARM AND THE STEERING ARM ON THE AXLE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FASTENED.
Safety Consequence
THE DRAG LINK COULD BECOME DISCONNECTED AT EITHER ENDWHICH RESULTS IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL CORRECT PINS AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE CASTELLATED NUTS.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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