1981 THOMAS TRANSIT LINER RECALL - #87V090000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY
IN A FRONT END COLLISION, DUAL FUEL TANKS MAY SLIDE ON THE SUPPORT BRACKETS ALLOWING THE FUEL CROSSOVER PIPE END FITTINGS TO CONTACT A PIPE SUPPORT AND PROTECTION GUARD.
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| Vehicle |
1981 THOMAS TRANSIT LINER |
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| Manufacturer |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1980 - 6/1/1987 |
| Recalled on |
6/17/1987 |
| Influenced by |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
6/5/1987 |
| # Affected |
616 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
IN A FRONT END COLLISION, DUAL FUEL TANKS MAY SLIDE ON THE SUPPORT BRACKETS ALLOWING THE FUEL CROSSOVER PIPE END FITTINGS TO CONTACT A PIPE SUPPORT AND PROTECTION GUARD. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONTACT MAY BREAK OR CRACK THE FITTINGS, RESULTINGIN A FUEL LEAK. |
| Corrective action |
INSTALL NEW FUEL LINE GUARD, FASTENERS AND, IF NECESSARY, A FITTING. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: FUEL TANKS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: REAR ENGINE BUS OR SCHOOL BUS WITH GVWR GREATER THAN10,000 LBS. |
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