Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump
NHTSA recall 94V172000 · announced September 7, 1994 · filed by Thomas Built Buses, Inc. · 31 units affected
The problem
THE AIR COMPRESSOR THAT DRIVES THE POWER STEERING PUMP CAN FAIL, RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST.
The risk
LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST CAN CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR COMPRESSOR WITH A NEW, HIGH CAPACITY AIR COMPRESSOR.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING; POWER ASSIST; PUMP.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS 6C ENGINES.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 1-910-889-4871. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.