NHTSA Recall 97V154000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V154000; Date: Sep. 12, 1997
This condition can cause loss of power steering assist and/or overheating the engine.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Thomas Er Model
Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump
Manufactured by: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Affected Units:: 200
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: transit buses. A burr on the spool bore of the steering gear pumps can result in the loss of oil flow.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 28, 1998
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