THOMAS SAF-T-LINER 1986: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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
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.
THIS CONTACT MAY BREAK OR CRACK THE FITTINGS, RESULTINGIN A FUEL LEAK.
INSTALL NEW FUEL LINE GUARD, FASTENERS AND, IF NECESSARY, A FITTING.
SYSTEM: FUEL TANKS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: REAR ENGINE BUS OR SCHOOL BUS WITH GVWR GREATER THAN10,000 LBS.
