Recall 94V143000: 1992–1994 Thomas SAF-T-Liner

Report received

Aug 1, 1994

Manufacturer

Thomas built buses, inc.

Potentially affected

1,150vehicles

Model years

1992–1994

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

A sudden hydraulic pressure loss during hard turns results in a momentary loss of power steering assist. The pressure loss occurs when the hydraulically driven engine cooling fan turns off in the turn.

Possible consequence

The driver reacts to the loss of power steering assist by oversteering, which could result in a vehicle accident.

Remedy

The hydraulic control valves will be replaced with valves of a new design. Until such time as parts are available, owners will be instructed to disconnect the fan cutoff switch so that hydraulically driven fans will run full time, eliminating the pressure spike.

Affected model years

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

• 1992 Thomas SAF-T-Liner0 complaints
• 1993 Thomas SAF-T-Liner0 complaints
• 1994 Thomas SAF-T-Liner0 complaints