1986 Thomas Saf-T-Liner
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1986 Thomas Saf-T-Liner. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1986 Thomas Saf-T-Liner. Newest first.
An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught in the area between the service door and the door control rod attaching bracket.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If an item worn by a child were to catch on this area, and the driver were to close the door and put the vehicle in motion, this can result in serious injury or death.
Remedy
A molded cover will be installed between the manually operated outward opening entrance door and the door control rod attaching bracket which will eliminate the opening that could allow an item of a child's clothing to become snagged.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This contact may break or crack the fittings, resultingin a fuel leak.
Remedy
Install new fuel line guard, fasteners and, if necessary, a fitting.
Two throttle return spring defects are involved in this recall. (1) buses equipped with caterpillar engines may have a throttle return spring that breaks and prevents the throttle from returning to idle position when the driver's foot IS removed from the accelerator control; (2) buses equipped with cummins vt-225 engines may have the throttle…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
A repair kit consisting of new spring, mounting bracket and proper repair instructions will be shipped to each owner at no charge and the owner may make his own repairs, or have a thomas distributor or a reputable local shop make the repairs.
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