NHTSA recall 87V090000
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Thomas Saf-T-Liner and 1 more
Reported Jun 11, 1987616 vehicles affectedTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.Built Jan 1, 1980 – Jun 1, 1987
The defect
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.
The remedy
Install new fuel line guard, fasteners and, if necessary, a fitting.