1997 Thomas TL960
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1997 Thomas TL960. 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 TL960. Newest first.
On certain trucks and buses equipped with cummins electronic control modules on the C8.3G and L10G engines, the ecm does not have the ability to detect a throttle fail-safe engine shutdown command. this could result in an unanticipated, uncommanded open throttle condition without warning.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Cummins will notify the customers and replace the ecm. owners should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or freightliner at 1-503-745-5219.
Vehicle description: certain school buses and transit buses equipped with national seating's series 93b-sb driver seat. a bracket attaching the gas spring shock to the height adjuster of the seat can deform and break. this bracket IS located at the top of the height adjuster.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the bracket IS not replaced after deforming, and IS allowed to break, its breaking will result in a sudden drop of the driver's seat, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle and a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat base and add reinforcement to the seat assembly
Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with national seating series 93b-sb driver seat. a bracket attaching to the height adjusting shock absorber on the driver's seat can deform and break.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can result in a sudden drop of the driver's seat, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle and a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will add a reinforcement to the bracket, or if the bracket IS deformed and/or broken, the entire seat base will be replaced.
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