Link: connectionRecall 91V-159 · Thomas vehicles
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. recall 91V-159 covers 800 Thomas vehicles for a link: connection problem, reported to NHTSA on September 12, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V159000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE STEERING LINKAGE (DRAG LINK) BETWEEN THE STEERING GEAR PITMAN ARM AND THE STEERING ARM ON THE AXLE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FASTENED.
The risk
THE DRAG LINK COULD BECOME DISCONNECTED AT EITHER ENDWHICH RESULTS IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
INSTALL CORRECT PINS AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE CASTELLATED NUTS.
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES, SCHOOL BUSES.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 1, 1990 to September 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.