Recall 97V177000: 1997 Thomas SAF-T-Liner and 1 other model

Report received

Oct 20, 1997

Manufacturer

Thomas built buses, inc.

Potentially affected

953vehicles

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: school and transit buses. If debris becomes trapped between the plastic cup, which seals the opening where the steering column comes through the bus floor and the steering knuckle, the steering linkage can bind.

Possible consequence

Binding of the steering linkage could cause the driver to over steer the vehicle, possibly resulting in loss of control of the vehicle or a crash.

Remedy

Owners are requested to remove the plastic seal which will leave an opening between the vehicle floor and the steering column. Thomas built is in the process of designing a proper seal for that area, and this seal will be sent to owners for installation.

Affected model years

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

• 1997 Thomas ER Model0 complaints
• 1997 Thomas SAF-T-Liner0 complaints