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Driveline: driveshaftRecall 92V-120 · 1988–1992 Thomas Bus

THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. recall 92V-120 covers 1 1988–1992 Thomas Bus for a driveline: driveshaft problem, reported to NHTSA on August 24, 1992.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected11 model
ReportedAug 24, 1992Owners notified Nov 2, 1992
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 92V120000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

THE DRIVESHAFT USED WITH SOME ENGINE/TRANSMISSION COMBINATIONS HAD INSUFFICIENT WELDS JOINING SOME OF THE COMPONENTS.

The risk

THE BAD WELDS CAN DEVELOP CRACKS THAT CAN CAUSE COMPLETESEPARATION OF THE DRIVESHAFT. THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER FOR THEVEHICLE AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE DEFECTIVE NORTH AMERICAN DRIVESHAFTS WITH SPICER DRIVESHAFTS.

SYSTEM: POWERTRAIN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH NORTH AMERICAN DRIVESHAFTS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Thomas Bus1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992

Built from October 1, 1988 to August 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.

Background

The investigation behind this recall

  1. AXLE/UNIVER.YOKE FAILUREPE92035 · closed Aug 20, 1992
    NHTSA