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NHTSARecalled Dec 29, 2000 · #00V428000

THOMAS BUILT/PINCH BOLT

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES AND A TRW STEERING GEAR. THE PINCH BOLT ON THE PITMAN ARM CONTACTS THE EXHAUST PORT ON THE AIR BRAKE TREADLE VALVE DURING STEERING MANEUVERS. THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STEERING EFFORT OR AN OVER-STEER CONDITION.

Product details

Product
THOMAS BUILT/PINCH BOLT
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL ADD A SPACER UNDER THE BRAKE VALVE TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE.

View the official CPSC notice