Storage: tank assemblyRecall 87V-090 · Thomas vehicles

THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. recall 87V-090 covers 616 Thomas vehicles for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on June 11, 1987.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected6162 models

ReportedJun 11, 1987Owners notified Jun 5, 1987

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 87V090000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

THIS CONTACT MAY BREAK OR CRACK THE FITTINGS, RESULTINGIN A FUEL LEAK.

What to do

The fix

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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Thomas Saf-t-liner1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987

Thomas Transit Liner1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987

Built from January 1, 1980 to June 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.