THOMAS SAF-T-LINER 1986: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 87V090000

Make Model Year
THOMAS SAF-T-LINER 1986
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1987-06-05 1987-06-11 1987-06-17

Production Dates: 1980-01-01 - 1987-06-01

Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 616

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

THIS CONTACT MAY BREAK OR CRACK THE FITTINGS, RESULTINGIN A FUEL LEAK.

Remedy

INSTALL NEW FUEL LINE GUARD, FASTENERS AND, IF NECESSARY, A FITTING.

Notes

SYSTEM: FUEL TANKS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: REAR ENGINE BUS OR SCHOOL BUS WITH GVWR GREATER THAN10,000 LBS.