1988 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER RECALL - #96V021000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : DRUM : CHAMBER
CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE CHAMBER AND THE SUSPENSION BEAM CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE CHAMBER CLAMP BAND.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1988 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER |
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| Manufacturer |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1988 - 1/1/1996 |
| Recalled on |
2/1/1996 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
4/8/1996 |
| # Affected |
730 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER |
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| Description |
CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE CHAMBER AND THE SUSPENSION BEAM CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE CHAMBER CLAMP BAND. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY CAMPAIGN 97V030000.SYSTEM: BRAKES; AIR; DRUM AND SHOE SYSTEMS; CHAMBER; BRAKE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES, 66-90 PASSENGER, TYPE "D", REAR ENGINE EQUIPPED WITH 10" BRAKES AND "NEWAY" AIR SUSPENSION. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 1-910-889-4871. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1988 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLS, FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
1988 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1988 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DRUM, CHAMBER
1988 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
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