Structure: bodyRecall 72V-101 · Thomas vehicles
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. recall 72V-101 covers 142 Thomas vehicles for a structure: body problem, reported to NHTSA on May 3, 1972.
Source: NHTSA recall 72V101000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
SCHOOL BUS INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER CHASSIS.POSSIBILITY THAT FLANGE ON NEWBODY MOUNTING BRACKET COULD CONTACT UPPER HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE ON CHASSIS,COULD CAUSE CHAFING OF LINE AND RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND BRAKINGEFFICIENCY.(WHERE NECESSARY, CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND CUTTING 1/4" OFFFLANGE TO AVOID RUBBING AGAINST BRAKE LINES.).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 1971 to November 1, 1971. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.