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Safety recall · 91V159000

Steering: connection Thomas recall

THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on September 12, 1991. It covers about 800 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
91V159000
Reported
Sep 12, 1991
Vehicles
800
Area
Steering

The problem

The steering linkage (drag link) between the steering gear pitman arm and the steering arm on the axle may have been improperly fastened.

The risk

The drag link could become disconnected at either endwhich results in loss of steering control and the potential for an accident.

The fix

Install correct pins and properly tighten the castellated nuts.

Contacts

System: steering.Vehicle description: buses, school buses.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Thomas dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 91V159000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1990 Thomas Bus07F
1991 Thomas Bus06F
1990 Thomas School Bus012F
1991 Thomas School Bus011F

Questions

Is the 91V159000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 91V159000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 91V159000 announced?

THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. reported it to NHTSA on September 12, 1991. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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