1986 THOMAS THOMAS RECALL - #87V007000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
HEATER HOSE MAY CHAFE PRIMARY AND/OR SECONDARY HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES AT THE MASTER CYLINDER.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1986 THOMAS THOMAS |
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| Manufacturer |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1984 - 1/1/1986 |
| Recalled on |
2/5/1987 |
| Influenced by |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/27/1987 |
| # Affected |
75 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
HEATER HOSE MAY CHAFE PRIMARY AND/OR SECONDARY HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES AT THE MASTER CYLINDER. |
| Consequences |
HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES COULD RUPTURE AND LOSE FLUIDRESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKING POWER. |
| Corrective action |
INSTALL PROTECTIVE BRACKET AT MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER TO PREVENT THE HEATER HOSE FROM CONTACTING THE BRAKE LINES. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: HEATER HOSE/HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVENTIONAL BODY BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES ON CHEVROLET ORGMC CHASSIS WITH GVWR GREATER THAN 10000 POUNDS. |
| See also |
1986 THOMAS THOMAS Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1986 THOMAS THOMAS Recall for STRUCTURE
1986 THOMAS THOMAS Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT
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