Recall 96V021000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER Defect in 1988-1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER
RECALL This recall affects up to 730 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 96V021000 |
| Manufacturer | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 730 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE CHAMBER AND THE SUSPENSION BEAM CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE CHAMBER CLAMP BAND.
Safety Consequence
IF THE DAMAGE TO THE CLAMP BAND RESULTED IN BAND BREAKAGE, THE CHAMBER COULD COME APART RESULTING IN LOSS OF THE SERVICE BRAKES. THE EMERGENCY BRAKES WOULD AUTOMATICALLY APPLY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE CHAMBER FOR SIGN OF CONTACT. IF CONTACT IS INDICATED, THE BRAKE CAM SHAFT AND CHAMBER SUPPORT BRACKET WILL BE REPLACED, ELIMINATING THE POSSIBLITY OF CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE CHAMBER AND THE SUSPENSION BEAM.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 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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