NHTSA Recall 97V177000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V177000; Date: Oct. 20, 1997
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Thomas Er Model; 1997 Thomas MVP; 1997 Thomas Saf-t-liner
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Affected Units:: 953
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 17, 1997
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