Recall 95V041000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Defect in 1991-1994 THOMAS VISTA
RECALL This recall affects up to 804 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 95V041000 |
| Manufacturer | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 804 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE BRACKET USED TO SUPPORT THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE CAN CRACK AND POSSIBLY SEVER THE BRAKE LINE.
Safety Consequence
IF THE BRAKE LINE IS SEVERED, BRAKING CAPABILITY WILL BE IMMEDIATELY REDUCED, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE.
Related Recalls for THOMAS
| 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 | |
| 08V087000 | 2006 THOMAS ER | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 243,435 |