Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: School And Transit Buses. If Debris Becomes Trapped Between The Plastic Cup, Which Seals The Opening Where The Steering Column Comes Through The Bus Floor And The Steering Knuckle, The Steering Linkage Can Bind.
Make Of Vehicle
THOMAS
Model Of Vehicle
ER MODEL
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
97V177000
Component Description
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Effect Of Defect
Binding Of The Steering Linkage Could Cause The Driver To Over Steer The Vehicle, Possibly Resulting In Loss Of Control Of The Vehicle Or A Crash.
Fix Defect
Owners Are Requested To Remove The Plastic Seal Which Will Leave An Opening Between The Vehicle Floor And The Steering Column. Thomas Built Is In The Process Of Designing A Proper Seal For That Area, And This Seal Will Be Sent To Owners For Installation.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19970131
End Of Manufacture
19971010
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
953
Date Owners Notified
19971017
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Date Report Received
19971020