1995 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER RECALL - #97V020000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
THESE BUSES WITH GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATINGS (GVWR) OF 36,200, DO NOT MEET THE BRAKE SIZE AND POWER REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS," FOR VEHICLES OF THAT GVWR.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1995 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER |
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| Manufacturer |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1995 - 4/30/1996 |
| Recalled on |
2/26/1997 |
| Influenced by |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
5/12/1997 |
| # Affected |
55 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
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| Description |
THESE BUSES WITH GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATINGS (GVWR) OF 36,200, DO NOT MEET THE BRAKE SIZE AND POWER REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS," FOR VEHICLES OF THAT GVWR. |
| Consequences |
THESE BUSES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121. |
| Corrective action |
THOMAS BUILT WILL PROVIDE THE OWNERS WITH REPAIR PARTS AND A DETAILED REPAIR PROCEDURE. THE REPAIR WILL CONSIST OF CHANGING THE ORIGINAL REAR SLACK ADJUSTERS AND FRONT BRAKE CHAMBERS AND INCREASING THE AIR RESERVOIR VOLUME. |
| Notes |
NOTES:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 6, 1997. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPAIR PARTS AND A DETAILED REPAIR PROCEDURE 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. |
| See also |
1995 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR
1995 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DRUM, CHAMBER
1995 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
1995 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1995 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1995 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
1995 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DRUM, CHAMBER
1995 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
1995 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for SEATS
1995 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
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