Thomas Built · Canada · Mod
Thomas Built R.E. Pusher: Not Entered
Affects Thomas Built R.E. Pusher · 1979–1984 — about 66 vehicles.
The hazard
THE HARDENED SELF-CANCELLING PAWL OF THE SIGNAL SWITCH CAN CAUSE A GROOVE TO BE WORN IN THE SWITCH CANCELLING RING OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS COULD CAUSE THE PAWL TO BIND WHILE THE SWITCH IS ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE IS NEGOTIATING A TURN AT THE SAME TIME. THERE IS A POSSIBILIITY THAT THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STEERING EFFORT AND THEREFORE ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SAFE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational