1992 THOMAS BUS Recall - Campaign #92V120000

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1992 THOMAS BUS RECALL - #92V120000

RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : DRIVELINE : DRIVESHAFT

THE DRIVESHAFT USED WITH SOME ENGINE/TRANSMISSION COMBINATIONS HAD INSUFFICIENT WELDS JOINING SOME OF THE COMPONENTS.

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Vehicle 1992 THOMAS BUS Manufacturer THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. Manufactured between 10/1/1988 - 8/1/1992 Recalled on 8/28/1992 Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION Owners Notified on 11/2/1992 # Affected 1 Recalled for POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT Description THE DRIVESHAFT USED WITH SOME ENGINE/TRANSMISSION COMBINATIONS HAD INSUFFICIENT WELDS JOINING SOME OF THE COMPONENTS. Consequences THE BAD WELDS CAN DEVELOP CRACKS THAT CAN CAUSE COMPLETESEPARATION OF THE DRIVESHAFT. THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER FOR THEVEHICLE AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. Corrective action REPLACE DEFECTIVE NORTH AMERICAN DRIVESHAFTS WITH SPICER DRIVESHAFTS. Notes SYSTEM: POWERTRAIN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH NORTH AMERICAN DRIVESHAFTS. See also 1992 THOMAS BUS Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR 1992 THOMAS BUS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1992 THOMAS BUS Recall for SEATS 1992 THOMAS BUS Recall for SEATS