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Safety recall · 91V169000

Fuel system: fuel pump Thomas recall

THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on October 1, 1991. It covers about 407 vehicles across 8 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
91V169000
Reported
Oct 1, 1991
Vehicles
407
Area
Fuel system

The problem

The fuel shut-off solenoid in the cummins 6c engine may be faulty, causing spontaneous interruption of fuel flow to the engine during normal operation. This results in loss of power to driving wheels, power steering, and other power assisted operating systems.

The risk

Loss of engine power and secondary loss of power assistedsystems reduces steering control, braking ability, visual systems and otherpower assisted operating systems, resulting in increased risk of vehicleaccident.

The fix

Where necessary, replace the solenoid spring, adjust solenoid, replace wires, and verify maximum power requirements to the solenoid.

Contacts

System: fuel pump.Vehicle description: buses and school buses with cummins 6c engines.

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 91V169000.
  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

Questions

Is the 91V169000 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 91V169000?

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 91V169000 announced?

THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. reported it to NHTSA on October 1, 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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