Recall 91V169000: 1988–1991 Thomas BUS and 1 other model

Report received

Oct 1, 1991

Manufacturer

Thomas built buses, inc.

Potentially affected

407vehicles

Model years

1988–1991

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

The fuel shut-off solenoid in the cummins 6c engine may be faulty, causing spontaneous interruption of fuel flow to the engine during normal operation. This results in loss of power to driving wheels, power steering, and other power assisted operating systems.

Possible consequence

Loss of engine power and secondary loss of power assistedsystems reduces steering control, braking ability, visual systems and otherpower assisted operating systems, resulting in increased risk of vehicleaccident.

Remedy

Where necessary, replace the solenoid spring, adjust solenoid, replace wires, and verify maximum power requirements to the solenoid.

Affected model years

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

• 1988 Thomas BUS0 complaints
• 1989 Thomas BUS0 complaints
• 1990 Thomas BUS0 complaints
• 1991 Thomas BUS0 complaints
• 1988 Thomas School BUS0 complaints
• 1989 Thomas School BUS0 complaints
• 1990 Thomas School BUS0 complaints
• 1991 Thomas School BUS0 complaints