Thomas Built Buses Transit Liner Er
Model Transit Liner Er made by Thomas Built Buses got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, steering.
Model 1999
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - COMPRESSOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V111004 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 06/19/2000 to 10/25/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 194 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 07/16/2001 | 07/19/2001 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: transit and shuttle buses equipped with cummins isc and isl diesel engines. the internal front bushing can spin, causing damage to the air compressor, and possibly to the spindle drive at the rear face of the air compressor which is used to provide power to the vehicle hydraulic pump. failure of the air compressor's spindle drive could lead to loss of power assist if the hydraulic pump ceases to operate. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without power assist, the vehicle becomes very difficult to turn and could possibly result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Cummins is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will replace the air compressor. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact commins at 1-800-343-7357 or thomas built at 1-336-841-5924. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V044002 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 07/15/1999 to 12/21/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 16000 | 05/22/2001 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 02/21/2001 | 02/28/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: trucks, school bus and motor home chassis, and transit buses equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by trw. the suspect tie rods contain 24-dl model ball sockets. certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. owner notification began may 22, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||