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NHTSA recall 87V174000

Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Thomas Saf-T-Liner and 1 more

Reported Nov 12, 198738 vehicles affectedTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.Built Apr 1, 1987 – Jun 1, 1987

The defect

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 remedy

Install new air brake tubing to correct plumbing error.

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Vehicles in this recall

Thomas Saf-T-Liner

Thomas Transit Liner

Notes

System: air brake plumbingvehicle description: transit and school buses with gvwr greater than 10,000 lbsand between the rails fuel tank.

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