Vehicle recall 94V172000 · September 7, 1994
1994 Thomas SAF-T-Liner
The air compressor that drives the power steering pump can fail, resulting in loss of power steering assist.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The air compressor that drives the power steering pump can fail, resulting in loss of power steering assist.
- Consequence
- Loss of power steering assist can cause loss of steering control resulting in an accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the air compressor with a new, high capacity air compressor.
- Notes
- System: steering; power assist; pump.vehicle description: transit and school buses equipped with cummins 6C engines.note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact thomas built at 1-910-889-4871. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 94V172000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 7, 1994
- Filed by
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
- Owner notification
- September 2, 1994
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 31
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Thomas SAF-T-Liner (1994): 1994
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