NHTSA recall 92V120000
Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
Thomas Bus
Reported Aug 24, 19921 vehicles affectedTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.Built Oct 1, 1988 – Aug 1, 1992
The defect
The driveshaft used with some engine/transmission combinations had insufficient welds joining some of the components.
The risk
The bad welds can develop cracks that can cause completeseparation of the driveshaft. This can result in loss of motive power for thevehicle and possible loss of vehicle control.
The remedy
Replace defective north american driveshafts with spicer driveshafts.