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1999 Thomas Built Buses Transit Liner Er recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 1999 Thomas Built Buses Transit Liner Er, covering 16,194 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Service brakes, air: supply: compressorReported July 16, 2001 · 194 vehicles affected
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 assemblyReported February 21, 2001 · 16,000 vehicles affected
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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2, covering service brakes, air and steering.

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