Recall 97V154000: 1997 Thomas ER Model

Report received

Sep 12, 1997

Manufacturer

Thomas built buses, inc.

Potentially affected

200vehicles

Model years

1997

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

Vehicle description: transit buses. A burr on the spool bore of the steering gear pumps can result in the loss of oil flow.

Possible consequence

This condition can cause loss of power steering assist and/or overheating the engine.

Remedy

Thomas built is requesting owners to inspect the date code on the steering gear pump. If the pump is stamped with a date code prior to 6/1/97 and does not have an "l" or an "rl" stamped on the identification tag, the owner will be instructed to replace the pump. Owners will be shipped a replacement pump and detailed repair instructions. If the owner so desires, thomas built can do the inspection and repair on these buses.

Affected model years

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

• 1997 Thomas ER Model0 complaints