Make : THOMAS | Model : TRANSIT LINER | Year : 1981 |
Build Dates : 19800101 - 19870601 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 87V090000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19870605 | Date Received by ODI: 19870611 | Date Added to Database: 19870617 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
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Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 616 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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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Consequence:
THIS CONTACT MAY BREAK OR CRACK THE FITTINGS, RESULTINGIN A FUEL LEAK. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL NEW FUEL LINE GUARD, FASTENERS AND, IF NECESSARY, A FITTING. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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