1997 Thomas Saf-T-Liner
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1997 Thomas Saf-T-Liner. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1997 Thomas Saf-T-Liner. Newest first.
Vehicle description: school buses. the flip seats installed on these buses do not meet the rearward push requirements of fmvss no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly protected increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with repair parts and a detailed repair procedure. if an owner so desires, thomas built will perform the repair for them.
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: 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 and remedy
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.
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