1997 THOMAS ER MODEL RECALL - #97V154000
RECALL FOR STEERING : HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST : PUMP
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. A BURR ON THE SPOOL BORE OF THE STEERING GEAR PUMPS CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF OIL FLOW.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1997 THOMAS ER MODEL |
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| Manufacturer |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
4/14/1997 - 6/30/1997 |
| Recalled on |
9/18/1997 |
| Influenced by |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
7/28/1998 |
| # Affected |
200 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. A BURR ON THE SPOOL BORE OF THE STEERING GEAR PUMPS CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF OIL FLOW. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST AND/OR OVERHEATING THE ENGINE. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
1997 THOMAS ER MODEL Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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