Thomas Built Buses Transit Liner Er recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the Thomas Built Buses Transit Liner Er, covering 16,316 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Thomas Built Buses Transit Liner Er recalls by model year
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Suspension: rear: springs: air suspension system
- What is wrong
- On certain school and transit buses equipped with reyco rear axle air suspensions, deflated suspension air bags could create excessive driveline angles causing u-joint damage.
- Risk
- The drive shaft could fall off of the bus. Following vehicles could then run over this obstacle, increasing the risk of damage to the following vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install axle stops to limit rear suspension travel and fastener torque will be checked on the suspension height control rod. Owner notification is expected to begin during february 2003. 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.
Recall number 02V320000 · Recall details
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
Questions about the Thomas Built Buses Transit Liner Er recalls
How do I check if my Thomas Built Buses Transit Liner Er has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Thomas Built Buses Transit Liner Er have?
3, covering suspension, service brakes, air and steering.
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