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1992 THOMAS ALL STAR Recall - Campaign #93V142001

 
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1992 THOMAS ALL STAR RECALL - #93V142001

RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

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.

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Vehicle 1992 THOMAS ALL STAR
Manufacturer THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Manufactured between 6/1/1990 - 8/1/1993
Recalled on 10/25/1993
Influenced by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Owners Notified on 9/3/1993
# Affected 336
Recalled for STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Description 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.
Consequences 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.
Corrective action 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.
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.
See also 1992 THOMAS ALL STAR Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR

1992 THOMAS ALL STAR Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY

1992 THOMAS ALL STAR Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
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