Thomas SAF-T-LINER, Transit Liner (1982-1986): Vehicle speed control
Recall 86V079000 · Jun 16, 1986 · Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
942
vehicles affected
942
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 86V079000
- Date
- Jun 16, 1986
- Maker
- Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
- Units affected
- 942
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Vehicle speed control > Springs
- Model years
- 1982-1986
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
TWO THROTTLE RETURN SPRING DEFECTS ARE INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL. (1) BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES MAY HAVE A THROTTLE RETURN SPRING THAT BREAKS AND PREVENTS THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE POSITION WHEN THE DRIVER'S FOOT IS REMOVED FROM THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL; (2) BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS VT-225 ENGINES MAY HAVE THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING CONNECTED TO THE THROTTLE SLAVE CYLINDER INSTEAD OF THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP LEVER. IF FAILURE OCCURS IN THE ACCELERATION CONTROL SYSTEM, THE ENGINE MAY ACCELERATE TO ITS MAXIMUM GOVERNED RPM. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN EITHER CASE, THROTTLE CONTROL WILL BE LOST WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
A REPAIR KIT CONSISTING OF NEW SPRING, MOUNTING BRACKET AND PROPER REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE SHIPPED TO EACH OWNER AT NO CHARGE AND THE OWNER MAY MAKE HIS OWN REPAIRS, OR HAVE A THOMAS DISTRIBUTOR OR A REPUTABLE LOCAL SHOP MAKE THE REPAIRS.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 10 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas | Saf-T-Liner | 1982-1986 |
| Thomas | Transit Liner | 1982-1986 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 86V079000?
2 models: Thomas Saf-T-Liner (1982-1986), Thomas Transit Liner (1982-1986), about 942 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 86V079000?
A REPAIR KIT CONSISTING OF NEW SPRING, MOUNTING BRACKET AND PROPER REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE SHIPPED TO EACH OWNER AT NO CHARGE AND THE OWNER MAY MAKE HIS OWN REPAIRS, OR HAVE A THOMAS DISTRIBUTOR OR A REPUTABLE LOCAL SHOP MAKE THE REPAIRS.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.