Defect Description For Recall
The Cap Screws That Hold The Intermediate Steering Linkages Onto The Input And Output Shafts Of The 90 Degree Steering Gear Box Were Improperly Torqued, And Can Separate From The Linkage ConneCTIons. Also, The Keys Were Not Installed In The Keyways Of The Steering Linkage And The Steering Box Shaft.
Make Of Vehicle
THOMAS
Model Of Vehicle
ALL STAR
Year
1993
Recall Campaign Number
93V142001
Component Description
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
Effect Of Defect
The Cap Screw Separating From The Intermediate Linkage/90 Degree Gear Box And The Missing Keys Have The Potential For Catastrophicfailure Of The Steering System Which May Result In An Accident.
Fix Defect
Remove All Fasteners ConneCTIng The Steering Gear Box Input And Output Shafts To The Intermediate Linkages And Reassemble With New Keys, Cap Screws, Washers, And Nuts.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19900601
End Of Manufacture
19930801
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
336
Date Owners Notified
19930903
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Date Report Received
19931001