THOMAS UNSPECIFIED 1985: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 87V007000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | UNSPECIFIED | 1985 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1987-01-27 | 1987-01-03 | 1987-02-05 |
Production Dates: 1984-01-01 - 1986-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 75
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
HEATER HOSE MAY CHAFE PRIMARY AND/OR SECONDARY HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES AT THE MASTER CYLINDER.
HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES COULD RUPTURE AND LOSE FLUIDRESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKING POWER.
INSTALL PROTECTIVE BRACKET AT MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER TO PREVENT THE HEATER HOSE FROM CONTACTING THE BRAKE LINES.
SYSTEM: HEATER HOSE/HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVENTIONAL BODY BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES ON CHEVROLET ORGMC CHASSIS WITH GVWR GREATER THAN 10000 POUNDS.
