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1990-1993 Thomas All Star and Thomas Type D recall: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Thomas Built Buses, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 1, 1993. It covers about 336 vehicles.

vehicles affected
336
reported
Oct 1, 1993
owners notified
Sep 3, 1993

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

What is wrong
The cap screws that hold the intermediate steering linkages onto the input and output shafts of the 90 degree steering gear box were improperly torqued, and can separate from the linkage connections. Also, the keys were not installed in the keyways of the steering linkage and the steering box shaft.
Risk
The cap screw separating from the intermediate linkage/90 degree gear box and the missing keys have the potential for catastrophicfailure of the steering system which may result in an accident.
Remedy
Remove all fasteners connecting the steering gear box input and output shafts to the intermediate linkages and reassemble with new keys, cap screws, washers, and nuts.

Recall number 93V142001

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 93V142001

Is there a recall on the 1990-1993 Thomas All Star and Thomas Type D gear box (other than rack and pinion)?

Yes. Recall 93V142001, reported on October 1, 1993, covers about 336 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 93V142001?

Remove all fasteners connecting the steering gear box input and output shafts to the intermediate linkages and reassemble with new keys, cap screws, washers, and nuts.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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