Thomas 1987 Service Brakes, Air recall
Recalled November 12, 1987 · NHTSA recall 87V174000 · Thomas
Hazard
THIS PLUMBING ERROR AFFECTS THE MANNER IN WHICH THE AIRBRAKES WORK TO STOP THE BUS.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW AIR BRAKE TUBING TO CORRECT PLUMBING ERROR.
Units
38 units
Description
THE RESERVOIR LINE FROM THE SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVE WAS CONNECTED TO THE FRONT BRAKE RESERVOIR INSTEAD OF THE REAR RESERVOIR.
What to do
INSTALL NEW AIR BRAKE TUBING TO CORRECT PLUMBING ERROR.
Product
Thomas SAF-T-LINER · Thomas TRANSIT LINER
Manufacturer(s)
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →