Thomas 2000 Steering recall
Recalled December 29, 2000 · NHTSA recall 00V428000 · Thomas
Hazard
THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STEERING EFFORT OR AN OVER-STEER CONDITION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD A SPACER UNDER THE BRAKE VALVE TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE.
Units
557 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES AND A TRW STEERING GEAR. THE PINCH BOLT ON THE PITMAN ARM CONTACTS THE EXHAUST PORT ON THE AIR BRAKE TREADLE VALVE DURING STEERING MANEUVERS.
What to do
DEALERS WILL ADD A SPACER UNDER THE BRAKE VALVE TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE.
Product
Thomas MVP EF
Manufacturer(s)
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →