Recall 87V007000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Defect in 1984-1986 THOMAS THOMAS
RECALL This recall affects up to 75 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 87V007000 |
| Manufacturer | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 75 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
HEATER HOSE MAY CHAFE PRIMARY AND/OR SECONDARY HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES AT THE MASTER CYLINDER.
Safety Consequence
HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES COULD RUPTURE AND LOSE FLUIDRESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKING POWER.
Remedy
INSTALL PROTECTIVE BRACKET AT MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER TO PREVENT THE HEATER HOSE FROM CONTACTING THE BRAKE LINES.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16V395000 | 1998 THOMAS VISTA | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 24,698 | |
| 16V407000 | 1999 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER CONVENTIONAL | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 717 | |
| 15V425000 | 2003 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER CONVENTIONAL | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 3,013 | |
| 15V432000 | 2005 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER CONVENTIONAL | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 103,038 | |
| 14V423000 | 2014 THOMAS MYBUS | SEAT BELTS | 4 | |
| 08V622000 | 2003 THOMAS ER | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 18,198 | |
| 08V356000 | 1997 THOMAS MVP ER | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3,773 | |
| 08V430000 | 2006 THOMAS MVP EF | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1,419 | |
| 08V432000 | 2007 THOMAS MVP EF | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1,046 | |
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