Recall 86V079000: 1982–1986 Thomas SAF-T-Liner

Report received

Jun 16, 1986

Manufacturer

Thomas built buses, inc.

Potentially affected

942vehicles

Model years

1982–1986

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Two throttle return spring defects are involved in this recall. (1) buses equipped with caterpillar engines may have a throttle return spring that breaks and prevents the throttle from returning to idle position when the driver's foot is removed from the accelerator control; (2) buses equipped with cummins vt-225 engines may have the throttle return spring connected to the throttle slave cylinder instead of the fuel injection pump lever. If failure occurs in the acceleration control system, the engine may accelerate to its maximum governed rpm. Consequence of defect: in either case, throttle control will be lost which may result in an accident.

Remedy

A repair kit consisting of new spring, mounting bracket and proper repair instructions will be shipped to each owner at no charge and the owner may make his own repairs, or have a thomas distributor or a reputable local shop make the repairs.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1982 Thomas SAF-T-Liner0 complaints
• 1983 Thomas SAF-T-Liner0 complaints
• 1984 Thomas SAF-T-Liner0 complaints
• 1985 Thomas SAF-T-Liner0 complaints
• 1986 Thomas SAF-T-Liner0 complaints