NHTSA recall 92V078000
Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Thomas Bus and 1 more
Reported May 19, 199224 vehicles affectedTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.Built Jan 1, 1992 – Mar 1, 1992
The defect
A brake air line plumbing error causes the spring brakes to be applied without brake application when the air pressure in the primary tank drops to a level which automatically activates the spring brake system.
The risk
Activation of the spring brake system without operatorbrake application will cause the spring brake to be applied, locking the brakeswithout any warning to the operator.
The remedy
Replace and reroute air brake hose to comply with fmvss 121.