THOMAS SAF-T-LINER 1996: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V020000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | SAF-T-LINER | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1997-05-12 | 1997-02-18 | 1997-02-26 |
Production Dates: 1995-07-01 - 1996-04-30
Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 55
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
THESE BUSES WITH GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATINGS "GVWR" OF 36,200, DO NOT MEET THE BRAKE SIZE AND POWER REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD "FMVSS" NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS," FOR VEHICLES OF THAT GVWR.
THESE BUSES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121.
THOMAS BUILT WILL PROVIDE THE OWNERS WITH REPAIR PARTS AND A DETAILED REPAIR PROCEDURE. THE REPAIR WILL CONSIST OF CHANGING THE ORIGINAL REAR SLACK ADJUSTERS AND FRONT BRAKE CHAMBERS AND INCREASING THE AIR RESERVOIR VOLUME.
NOTES:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 6, 1997. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPAIR PARTS AND A DETAILED REPAIR PROCEDURE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 1-910-889-4871.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
