Recall 87V174000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Defect in 1987-1987 THOMAS TRANSIT LINER
RECALL This recall affects up to 38 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 87V174000 |
| Manufacturer | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 38 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE RESERVOIR LINE FROM THE SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVE WAS CONNECTED TO THE FRONT BRAKE RESERVOIR INSTEAD OF THE REAR RESERVOIR.
Safety Consequence
THIS PLUMBING ERROR AFFECTS THE MANNER IN WHICH THE AIRBRAKES WORK TO STOP THE BUS.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW AIR BRAKE TUBING TO CORRECT PLUMBING ERROR.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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