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Thomas Bus Recall 91V169: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 91V169, reported October 1, 1991, 407 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 91V169THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL PUMP.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES WITH CUMMINS 6C ENGINES.

Affected vehicles

Thomas Bus1988198919901991
Thomas School Bus1988198919901991