1992 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS Recall - Campaign #92V078000

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1992 THOMAS SCHOOL 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.

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Vehicle 1992 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS 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 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 SCHOOL BUS Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR 1992 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS Recall for SEATS 1992 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR 1992 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS Recall for SEATS 1992 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY 1992 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS 1992 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY 1992 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY 1992 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY