Thomas Er Model 1997

Model Er Model made in 1997 by Thomas got 2 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and structure. There was one recall concerning steering .

Model 1997

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP
97V154000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 04/14/1997 to 06/30/1997V (Vehicle)20007/28/1998MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.09/12/199709/18/1997
Defect SummaryVehicle description: transit buses. a burr on the spool bore of the steering gear pumps can result in the loss of oil flow.
Consequence SummaryThis condition can cause loss of power steering assist and/or overheating the engine.
Corrective SummaryThomas built is requesting owners to inspect the date code on the steering gear pump. if the pump is stamped with a date code prior to 6/1/97 and does not have an l or an rl stamped on the identification tag, the owner will be instructed to replace the pump. owners will be shipped a replacement pump and detailed repair instructions. if the owner so desires, thomas built can do the inspection and repair on these buses.
NotesOwner notification began july28, 1998.owners who do not receive a free replacement pump and detailed repair instructions within a reasonable time should contact thomas built at 1-800-889-4871.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
97V177000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 01/31/1997 to 10/10/1997V (Vehicle)95310/17/1997MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.10/20/199710/21/1997
Defect SummaryVehicle 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.
Consequence SummaryBinding 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.
Corrective SummaryOwners 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.
NotesOwner notification began october 17, 1997.owners who do not receive the free repair seal within a reasonable time should 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.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
970711975D07/11/199753593Information on caterpillar 3116 rear engine mounts. *yc03/30/1998
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
51R302/14/200810025902Thomas built buses: there have been reports of the forward door leaf hex shaft breaking. *pe09/15/2008
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
51R302/14/200810025902Thomas built buses: there have been reports of the forward door leaf hex shaft breaking. *pe09/15/2008