1997 Thomas TL960 recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 1997 Thomas TL960. Last verified Sep 13, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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- Jul 10, 2003Crash risk1995–1997 Freightliner Business Class, 1995–1997 Freightliner FL60, 1995–1997 Freightliner FL70 and 4 other models — Vehicle Speed Control
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES ON THE C8.3G AND L10G ENGINES, THE ECM DOES NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO DETECT A THROTTLE FAIL-SAFE ENGINE SHUTDOWN COMMAND. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNANTICIPATED, UNCOMMANDED OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION WITHOUT WARNING.
03V246000 · 62 units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Nov 3, 2000Crash risk1996–2000 Thomas CL960, 1996–2000 Thomas Conventional, 1996–2000 Thomas ER Transit and 4 other models — Seats
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH NATIONAL SEATING'S SERIES 93B-SB DRIVER SEAT. A BRACKET ATTACHING THE GAS SPRING SHOCK TO THE HEIGHT ADJUSTER OF THE SEAT CAN DEFORM AND BREAK. THIS BRACKET IS LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE HEIGHT ADJUSTER.
00V362000 · 7K units · THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.