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.
THOMAS BUILT BUSES – THOMAS BUILT/PINCH BOLT
| Report Received Date | 12/29/2000 |
| NHTSA ID | 00V428000 |
| Consequence Summary | THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STEERING EFFORT OR AN OVER-STEER CONDITION. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL ADD A SPACER UNDER THE BRAKE VALVE TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 557 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=00V428000) |
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