There have been 5 safety recalls for the Thomas Transit Liner. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Thomas Transit Liner.
The driver reacts to the loss of power steering assist by oversteering, which could result in a vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1993 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1994 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1992 Thomas Transit Liner, 1993 Thomas Transit Liner, 1994 Thomas Transit Liner |
| Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If a leak develops in the air brake plumbing, air infront brakes would not be protected.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1988 Thomas Transit Liner |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: A pressure protection valve was omitted in front air brake plumbing that is required by fmvss 121. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This plumbing error affects the manner in which the airbrakes work to stop the bus.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1987 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1987 Thomas Transit Liner |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: The reservoir line from the spring brake control valve was connected to the front brake reservoir instead of the rear reservoir. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This contact may break or crack the fittings, resultingin a fuel leak.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1980 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1981 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1982 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1983 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1984 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1985 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1986 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1987 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1980 Thomas Transit Liner, 1981 Thomas Transit Liner, 1982 Thomas Transit Liner, 1983 Thomas Transit Liner, 1984 Thomas Transit Liner, 1985 Thomas Transit Liner, 1986 Thomas Transit Liner, 1987 Thomas Transit Liner |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: In a front end collision, dual fuel tanks may slide on the support brackets allowing the fuel crossover pipe end fittings to contact a pipe support and protection guard. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1982 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1983 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1984 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1985 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1986 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1982 Thomas Transit Liner, 1983 Thomas Transit Liner, 1984 Thomas Transit Liner, 1985 Thomas Transit Liner, 1986 Thomas Transit Liner |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS |
| Recall Summary: Two throttle return spring defects are involved in this recall. (1) buses equipped with caterpillar engines may have a throttle return spring that breaks and prevents the throttle from returning to idle position when the driver's foot is removed from the accelerator control; (2) buses ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 1, 1994 | Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System | 1,150 |
| May. 2, 1988 | Service Brakes, Air:controls:foot Control | 7 |
| Nov. 12, 1987 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 38 |
| Jun. 11, 1987 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 616 |
| Jun. 16, 1986 | Vehicle Speed Control:springs | 942 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1994 Thomas Transit Liner | 1 |
| 1993 Thomas Transit Liner | 1 |
| 1992 Thomas Transit Liner | 1 |
| 1988 Thomas Transit Liner | 1 |
| 1987 Thomas Transit Liner | 2 |
| 1986 Thomas Transit Liner | 2 |
| 1985 Thomas Transit Liner | 2 |
| 1984 Thomas Transit Liner | 2 |
| 1983 Thomas Transit Liner | 2 |
| 1982 Thomas Transit Liner | 2 |
| 1981 Thomas Transit Liner | 1 |
| 1980 Thomas Transit Liner | 1 |