Safety Recall NHTSA · 97V154000 Reported September 12, 1997

Thomas built/steering

Thomas Built Buses, Inc. · Steering · 200 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
97V154000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
200
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 12, 1997

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: transit buses. a burr on the spool bore of the steering gear pumps can result in the loss of oil flow.

Safety Consequence

This condition can cause loss of power steering assist and/or overheating the engine.

Corrective Action

Thomas built is requesting owners to inspect the date code on the steering gear pump. if the pump is stamped with a date code prior to 6/1/97 and does not have an "l" or an "rl" stamped on the identification tag, the owner will be instructed to replace the pump. owners will be shipped a replacement pump and detailed repair instructions. if the owner so desires, thomas built can do the inspection and repair on these buses.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Thomas Built Buses, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 97V154000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 97V154000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 97V154000?

NHTSA recall 97V154000 was issued by Thomas Built Buses, Inc. on September 12, 1997. It addresses: Thomas built/steering. The recall affects approximately 200 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Thomas Built Buses, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 97V154000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.