Controls: foot control/valveRecall 88V-075 · Thomas vehicles
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. recall 88V-075 covers 7 Thomas vehicles for a controls: foot control/valve problem, reported to NHTSA on May 2, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V075000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
A PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE WAS OMITTED IN FRONT AIR BRAKE PLUMBING THAT IS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 121.
The risk
IF A LEAK DEVELOPS IN THE AIR BRAKE PLUMBING, AIR INFRONT BRAKES WOULD NOT BE PROTECTED.
The fix
INSTALL PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE.
SYSTEM: FRONT AIR BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES.
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 January 1, 1988 to March 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.