1997 THOMAS ER MODEL Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 97V154000 on 09/17/1997
- Component:
- Steering:hydraulic power assist:pump
- Manufactured:
- 04/13/1997 - 06/29/1997
- Affected:
- 200
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: transit buses. a burr on the spool bore of the steering gear pumps can result in the loss of oil flow.
- Consequence:
- This condition can cause loss of power steering assist and/or overheating the engine.
- Correction:
- Thomas built is requesting owners to inspect the date code on the steering gear pump. if the pump is stamped with a date code prior to 6/1/97 and does not have an "l" or an "rl" stamped on the identification tag, the owner will be instructed to replace the pump. owners will be shipped a replacement pump and detailed repair instructions. if the owner so desires, thomas built can do the inspection and repair on these buses.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began july28, 1998.owners who do not receive a free replacement pump and detailed repair instructions within a reasonable time should contact thomas built at 1-800-889-4871.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 97V177000 on 10/20/1997
- Component:
- Steering:wheel and handle bar
- Manufactured:
- 01/30/1997 - 10/09/1997
- Affected:
- 953
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began october 17, 1997.owners who do not receive the free repair seal within a reasonable time should contact thomas built at 1-910-889-4871.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
1997 THOMAS ER MODEL TSBs (2)
- Bulletin:
- 970711975D
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Information on caterpillar 3116 rear engine mounts. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 51R3
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Thomas built buses: there have been reports of the forward door leaf hex shaft breaking. *pe
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