The worst 1991 Thomas Saf-T-Liner problems
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Recalls 5
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with in-line six engine,"s" type frame rails and side mounted battery box. The battery cable routing allows the positive cable to chafe resulting in a possible short circuit of the cable.
- Risk
- If an electrical short occurs, it can cause loss of power to the vehicle and a possible vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Thomas built will provide owners with repair parts and detailed repair procedures to secure the cable to prevent further damage. If the owner so desires, thomas built will perform the repair for them.
Recall number 97V133000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air: drum: chamber
- What is wrong
- Contact between the brake chamber and the suspension beam can result in damage to the brake chamber clamp band.
- Risk
- If the damage to the clamp band resulted in band breakage, the chamber could come apart resulting in loss of the service brakes. The emergency brakes would automatically apply.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the brake chamber for signs of contact. If contact is indicated, the brake cam shaft and chamber support bracket will be replaced, eliminating the possibility of contact between the brake chamber and the suspension beam.
Recall number 97V030000 · Recall details
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught in the area between the service door and the door control rod attaching bracket.
- Risk
- If an item worn by a child were to catch on this area, and the driver were to close the door and put the vehicle in motion, this can result in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- A molded cover will be installed between the manually operated outward opening entrance door and the door control rod attaching bracket which will eliminate the opening that could allow an item of a child's clothing to become snagged.
Recall number 96V139000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air: drum: chamber
- What is wrong
- Contact between the brake chamber and the suspension beam can result in damage to the brake chamber clamp band.
- Risk
- If the damage to the clamp band resulted in band breakage, the chamber could come apart resulting in loss of the service brakes. The emergency brakes would automatically apply.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the brake chamber for sign of contact. If contact is indicated, the brake cam shaft and chamber support bracket will be replaced, eliminating the possiblity of contact between the brake chamber and the suspension beam.
Recall number 96V021000 · Recall details
Visibility: glass, side/rear
- What is wrong
- The current production stationary window assemblies allow the glass to disengage from the rubber and/or frame.
- Risk
- The windows do not comply with fmvss 217, "bus windowretention and release."
- Remedy
- Install two retaining clips at each non-complying window.
Recall number 93V013000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Brake treadle valve corrodes
There is no summary currently available
PE94025
Axle/univer.yoke failure
There is no summary currently available
PE92035
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Is the 1991 Thomas Saf-T-Liner reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1991 Thomas Saf-T-Liner.
What is the most common problem with the 1991 Thomas Saf-T-Liner?
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How many recalls does the 1991 Thomas Saf-T-Liner have?
5 recalls, covering electrical system, service brakes, air and structure.
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