Defect Description For Recall
A Sudden Hydraulic Pressure Loss During Hard Turns Results In A Momentary Loss Of Power Steering Assist. The Pressure Loss Occurs When The Hydraulically Driven Engine Cooling Fan Turns Off In The Turn.
Make Of Vehicle
THOMAS
Model Of Vehicle
TRANSIT LINER
Year
1994
Recall Campaign Number
94V143000
Component Description
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
Effect Of Defect
The Driver Reacts To The Loss Of Power Steering Assist By Oversteering, Which Could Result In A Vehicle Accident.
Fix Defect
The Hydraulic Control Valves Will Be Replaced With Valves Of A New Design. Until Such Time As Parts Are Available, Owners Will Be Instructed To Disconnect The Fan Cutoff Switch So That Hydraulically Driven Fans Will Run Full Time, Eliminating The Pressure Spike.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19920801
End Of Manufacture
19940601
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1150
Date Owners Notified
19941017
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Date Report Received
19940801