1997 Thomas Er Model
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1997 Thomas Er Model. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1997 Thomas Er Model. Newest first.
Vehicle description: school and transit buses. if debris becomes trapped between the plastic cup, which seals the opening where the steering column comes through the bus floor and the steering knuckle, the steering linkage can bind.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Binding of the steering linkage could cause the driver to over steer the vehicle, possibly resulting in loss of control of the vehicle or a crash.
Remedy
Owners are requested to remove the plastic seal which will leave an opening between the vehicle floor and the steering column. thomas built IS in the process of designing a proper seal for that area, and this seal will be sent to owners for installation.
Vehicle description: transit buses. a burr on the spool bore of the steering gear pumps can result in the loss of oil flow.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can cause loss of power steering assist and/or overheating the engine.
Remedy
Thomas built IS requesting owners to inspect the date code on the steering gear pump. if the pump IS stamped with a date code prior to 6/1/97 and does not have an "l" or an "RL" stamped on the identification tag, the owner will be instructed to replace the pump. owners will be shipped a replacement pump and detailed repair instructions. if the owner so desires, thomas built can do the inspection and repair on these buses.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10025902Thomas built buses: there have been reports of the forward door leaf hex shaft breaking.
- 53593Information on caterpillar 3116 rear engine mounts.
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