Thomas Transit Liner 1994
Model Transit Liner made in 1994 by Thomas got 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, air. There was one recall concerning steering .
Model 1994
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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STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
94V143000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 08/01/1992 to 06/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 1150 | 10/17/1994 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 08/01/1994 | 08/17/1994 | |||||||
Defect Summary | A sudden hydraulic pressure loss during hard turns results in a momentary loss of power steering assist. the pressure loss occurs when the hydraulically driven engine cooling fan turns off in the turn. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The driver reacts to the loss of power steering assist by oversteering, which could result in a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | The hydraulic control valves will be replaced with valves of a new design. until such time as parts are available, owners will be instructed to disconnect the fan cutoff switch so that hydraulically driven fans will run full time, eliminating the pressure spike. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: engine cooling system; fan.vehicle description: rear engine transit buses equipped with caterpillar 3116, cummins 6c 300 hp, or hercules cng engines.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time free of charge 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. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SLACK ADJUSTERS - AUTOMATIC | |||||
PS-13-8 | 11/29/2010 | 10036588 | Thomas built bus: all models of thomas buses using automatic slack adjusters. the automatic slack adjusters are routinely being adjusted by some operators and service technicians to make brake pushrod stroke appear to be with legal brake | 04/04/2011 |