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Thomas Bus Recall 91V159: Steering:Linkages:Drag:Link:Connection

NHTSA campaign 91V159, reported September 12, 1991, 800 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 91V159THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Problem
THE STEERING LINKAGE (DRAG LINK) BETWEEN THE STEERING GEAR PITMAN ARM AND THE STEERING ARM ON THE AXLE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FASTENED.
Risk
THE DRAG LINK COULD BECOME DISCONNECTED AT EITHER ENDWHICH RESULTS IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL CORRECT PINS AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE CASTELLATED NUTS.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES, SCHOOL BUSES.

Affected vehicles

Thomas Bus19901991
Thomas School Bus19901991