On our 1999, freightliner/thomas fs65 school buses the "steering wheel cover" is coming loose from metal portion of the steering wheel. Freightliner tells me the steering wheel is only covered by the original 12 month warranty. This is a ''safety defect'', because it gives the driver a false feel of the road and steering.
The worst 1999 Thomas Built Buses Transit Liner Er problems
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Recalls 2
Service brakes, air: supply: compressor
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Without power assist, the vehicle becomes very difficult to turn and could possibly result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 01V111004 · Recall details
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 01V044002 · Recall details
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Questions about the 1999 Thomas Built Buses Transit Liner Er
Is the 1999 Thomas Built Buses Transit Liner Er reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1999 Thomas Built Buses Transit Liner Er, close to a typical Transit Liner Er model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Thomas Built Buses Transit Liner Er?
Steering, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1999 Thomas Built Buses Transit Liner Er have?
2 recalls, covering service brakes, air and steering.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Thomas Built Buses Transit Liner Er steering?
Yes, 1 recall: 01V044002. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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