Thomas 1984–1986 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Recalled January 3, 1987 · NHTSA recall 87V007000 · Thomas
Hazard
HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES COULD RUPTURE AND LOSE FLUIDRESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKING POWER.
Remedy
INSTALL PROTECTIVE BRACKET AT MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER TO PREVENT THE HEATER HOSE FROM CONTACTING THE BRAKE LINES.
Units
75 units
Description
HEATER HOSE MAY CHAFE PRIMARY AND/OR SECONDARY HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES AT THE MASTER CYLINDER.
What to do
INSTALL PROTECTIVE BRACKET AT MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER TO PREVENT THE HEATER HOSE FROM CONTACTING THE BRAKE LINES.
Product
Thomas THOMAS
Manufacturer(s)
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →