Recall
Thomas School Bus — 91V159000
NHTSA ID
91V159000
Make
Thomas
Model
School Bus
Years Affected
1990
Recall Date
1991-09-12
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Units Affected
800
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE STEERING LINKAGE (DRAG LINK) BETWEEN THE STEERING GEAR PITMAN ARM AND THE STEERING ARM ON THE AXLE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FASTENED.
Consequence
THE DRAG LINK COULD BECOME DISCONNECTED AT EITHER ENDWHICH RESULTS IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL CORRECT PINS AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE CASTELLATED NUTS.