Recall 93E029002 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Defect in 1992-1993 THOMAS ALL STAR
RECALL This recall affects up to 124 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 93E029002 |
| Manufacturer | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 124 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
A GAP BETWEEN THE MASTER CYLINDER AND REMOTE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR ADAPTER, CAUSED BY AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION CONDITION OF THE ADAPTER, RESULTS IN BRAKE FLUID LOSS DURING BRAKE APPLICATION.
Safety Consequence
BRAKE FLUID LOSS RESULTS IN LOSS OF PRESSURE CAUSINGPARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION ADAPTERS.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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