Recall
Thomas Mvp Ef — 00V428000
NHTSA ID
00V428000
Make
Thomas
Model
Mvp Ef
Years Affected
2000
Recall Date
2000-12-29
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES
Units Affected
557
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES AND A TRW STEERING GEAR. THE PINCH BOLT ON THE PITMAN ARM CONTACTS THE EXHAUST PORT ON THE AIR BRAKE TREADLE VALVE DURING STEERING MANEUVERS.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STEERING EFFORT OR AN OVER-STEER CONDITION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD A SPACER UNDER THE BRAKE VALVE TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE.