Thomas 1990–1991 Steering recall
Recalled September 12, 1991 · NHTSA recall 91V159000 · Thomas
Hazard
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.
Units
800 units
Description
THE STEERING LINKAGE (DRAG LINK) BETWEEN THE STEERING GEAR PITMAN ARM AND THE STEERING ARM ON THE AXLE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FASTENED.
What to do
INSTALL CORRECT PINS AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE CASTELLATED NUTS.
Product
Thomas BUS · Thomas SCHOOL BUS
Manufacturer(s)
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →