Make : THOMAS | Model : TRANSIT LINER | Year : 1988 |
Build Dates : 19880101 - 19880301 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 88V075000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19880705 | Date Received by ODI: 19880502 | Date Added to Database: 19880509 |
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:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 7 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
A PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE WAS OMITTED IN FRONT AIR BRAKE PLUMBING THAT IS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 121. |
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Consequence:
IF A LEAK DEVELOPS IN THE AIR BRAKE PLUMBING, AIR INFRONT BRAKES WOULD NOT BE PROTECTED. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121 | |
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