NHTSA Recall 93V142001
NHTSA Campaign Id 93V142001; Date: Oct. 1, 1993
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1990 Thomas All Star; 1991 Thomas All Star; 1992 Thomas All Star; 1993 Thomas All Star; 1990 Thomas Type D; 1991 Thomas Type D; 1992 Thomas Type D; 1993 Thomas Type D
Component: Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Manufactured by: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Affected Units:: 336
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
System: steering; gear box. Vehicle description: school bus; front engine diesel chassis; 30,000 pound gvwr. Note: thomas built is the only affected original equipment manufacturer and willbe performing the recall.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 3, 1993
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