1987 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER RECALL - #87V174000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE RESERVOIR LINE FROM THE SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVE WAS CONNECTED TO THE FRONT BRAKE RESERVOIR INSTEAD OF THE REAR RESERVOIR.
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| Vehicle |
1987 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER |
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| Manufacturer |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1987 - 6/1/1987 |
| Recalled on |
11/23/1987 |
| Influenced by |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
11/1/1987 |
| # Affected |
38 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
THE RESERVOIR LINE FROM THE SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVE WAS CONNECTED TO THE FRONT BRAKE RESERVOIR INSTEAD OF THE REAR RESERVOIR. |
| Consequences |
THIS PLUMBING ERROR AFFECTS THE MANNER IN WHICH THE AIRBRAKES WORK TO STOP THE BUS. |
| Corrective action |
INSTALL NEW AIR BRAKE TUBING TO CORRECT PLUMBING ERROR. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: AIR BRAKE PLUMBINGVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES WITH GVWR GREATER THAN 10,000 LBSAND BETWEEN THE RAILS FUEL TANK. |
| See also |
1987 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
1987 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
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