Vehicle recall 91V159000 · September 12, 1991
Thomas Bus and School Bus
The steering linkage (drag link) between the steering gear pitman arm and the steering arm on the axle may have been improperly fastened.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The steering linkage (drag link) between the steering gear pitman arm and the steering arm on the axle may have been improperly fastened.
- Consequence
- The drag link could become disconnected at either endwhich results in loss of steering control and the potential for an accident.
- Remedy
- Install correct pins and properly tighten the castellated nuts.
- Notes
- System: steering.vehicle description: buses, school buses.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 91V159000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 12, 1991
- Filed by
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
- Owner notification
- November 20, 1991
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 800
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Thomas Bus (1990-1991): 1991, 1990
- Thomas School Bus (1990-1991): 1991, 1990
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