1987 THOMAS TRANSIT LINER RECALL - #87V174000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE RESERVOIR LINE FROM THE SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVE WAS CONNECTED TO THE FRONT BRAKE RESERVOIR INSTEAD OF THE REAR RESERVOIR.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1987 THOMAS TRANSIT LINER |
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| Manufacturer |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1987 - 6/1/1987 |
| Recalled on |
11/23/1987 |
| Influenced by |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
11/1/1987 |
| # Affected |
38 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
THE RESERVOIR LINE FROM THE SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVE WAS CONNECTED TO THE FRONT BRAKE RESERVOIR INSTEAD OF THE REAR RESERVOIR. |
| Consequences |
THIS PLUMBING ERROR AFFECTS THE MANNER IN WHICH THE AIRBRAKES WORK TO STOP THE BUS. |
| Corrective action |
INSTALL NEW AIR BRAKE TUBING TO CORRECT PLUMBING ERROR. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: AIR BRAKE PLUMBINGVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES WITH GVWR GREATER THAN 10,000 LBSAND BETWEEN THE RAILS FUEL TANK. |
| See also |
1987 THOMAS TRANSIT LINER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
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