THOMAS TRANSIT LINER 1987: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 87V174000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | TRANSIT LINER | 1987 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1987-11-01 | 1987-11-12 | 1987-11-23 |
Production Dates: 1987-04-01 - 1987-06-01
Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 38
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE RESERVOIR LINE FROM THE SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVE WAS CONNECTED TO THE FRONT BRAKE RESERVOIR INSTEAD OF THE REAR RESERVOIR.
THIS PLUMBING ERROR AFFECTS THE MANNER IN WHICH THE AIRBRAKES WORK TO STOP THE BUS.
INSTALL NEW AIR BRAKE TUBING TO CORRECT PLUMBING ERROR.
SYSTEM: AIR BRAKE PLUMBINGVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES WITH GVWR GREATER THAN 10,000 LBSAND BETWEEN THE RAILS FUEL TANK.
