NHTSA campaign 91V159000
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. recall 91V159000
THE STEERING LINKAGE (DRAG LINK) BETWEEN THE STEERING GEAR PITMAN ARM AND THE STEERING ARM ON THE AXLE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FASTENED.
Reported 09/12/1991
What can happen
THE DRAG LINK COULD BECOME DISCONNECTED AT EITHER ENDWHICH RESULTS IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Repair
INSTALL CORRECT PINS AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE CASTELLATED NUTS.
Components
- Steering: Linkages: Drag: Link: Connection
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.