1992 THOMAS BUS RECALL - #92V078000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
A BRAKE AIR LINE PLUMBING ERROR CAUSES THE SPRING BRAKES TO BE APPLIED WITHOUT BRAKE APPLICATION WHEN THE AIR PRESSURE IN THE PRIMARY TANK DROPS TO A LEVEL WHICH AUTOMATICALLY ACTIVATES THE SPRING BRAKE SYSTEM.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1992 THOMAS BUS |
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| Manufacturer |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1992 - 3/1/1992 |
| Recalled on |
5/29/1992 |
| Influenced by |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
5/15/1992 |
| # Affected |
24 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
A BRAKE AIR LINE PLUMBING ERROR CAUSES THE SPRING BRAKES TO BE APPLIED WITHOUT BRAKE APPLICATION WHEN THE AIR PRESSURE IN THE PRIMARY TANK DROPS TO A LEVEL WHICH AUTOMATICALLY ACTIVATES THE SPRING BRAKE SYSTEM. |
| Consequences |
ACTIVATION OF THE SPRING BRAKE SYSTEM WITHOUT OPERATORBRAKE APPLICATION WILL CAUSE THE SPRING BRAKE TO BE APPLIED, LOCKING THE BRAKESWITHOUT ANY WARNING TO THE OPERATOR. |
| Corrective action |
REPLACE AND REROUTE AIR BRAKE HOSE TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 121. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: AIR BRAKES, FMVSS 121.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES. |
| See also |
1992 THOMAS BUS Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR
1992 THOMAS BUS Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, DRIVESHAFT
1992 THOMAS BUS Recall for SEATS
1992 THOMAS BUS Recall for SEATS
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