Recall 87V090000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Defect in 1980-1987 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER
RECALL This recall affects up to 616 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 87V090000 |
| Manufacturer | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 616 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1980 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER, 1980 THOMAS TRANSIT LINER, 1981 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER, 1981 THOMAS TRANSIT LINER, 1982 THOMAS TRANSIT LINER, 1982 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER, 1983 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER, 1983 THOMAS TRANSIT LINER, 1984 THOMAS TRANSIT LINER, 1984 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER, 1985 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER, 1985 THOMAS TRANSIT LINER, 1986 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER, 1986 THOMAS TRANSIT LINER, 1987 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER, 1987 THOMAS TRANSIT LINER
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Defect Description
IN A FRONT END COLLISION, DUAL FUEL TANKS MAY SLIDE ON THE SUPPORT BRACKETS ALLOWING THE FUEL CROSSOVER PIPE END FITTINGS TO CONTACT A PIPE SUPPORT AND PROTECTION GUARD.
Safety Consequence
THIS CONTACT MAY BREAK OR CRACK THE FITTINGS, RESULTINGIN A FUEL LEAK.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW FUEL LINE GUARD, FASTENERS AND, IF NECESSARY, A FITTING.
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