Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 87V-174 · Thomas vehicles
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. recall 87V-174 covers 38 Thomas vehicles for a supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on November 12, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V174000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE RESERVOIR LINE FROM THE SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVE WAS CONNECTED TO THE FRONT BRAKE RESERVOIR INSTEAD OF THE REAR RESERVOIR.
The risk
THIS PLUMBING ERROR AFFECTS THE MANNER IN WHICH THE AIRBRAKES WORK TO STOP THE BUS.
The fix
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.
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 April 1, 1987 to June 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.