Make : THOMAS | Model : TRANSIT LINER | Year : 1987 |
Build Dates : 19870401 - 19870601 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 87V174000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19871101 | Date Received by ODI: 19871112 | Date Added to Database: 19871123 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 38 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE RESERVOIR LINE FROM THE SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVE WAS CONNECTED TO THE FRONT BRAKE RESERVOIR INSTEAD OF THE REAR RESERVOIR. |
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Consequence:
THIS PLUMBING ERROR AFFECTS THE MANNER IN WHICH THE AIRBRAKES WORK TO STOP THE BUS. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL NEW AIR BRAKE TUBING TO CORRECT PLUMBING ERROR. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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