1988 Thomas Saf-T-Liner
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1988 Thomas Saf-T-Liner. Newest first.
Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with in-line six engine,"s" type frame rails and side mounted battery box. the battery cable routing allows the positive cable to chafe resulting in a possible short circuit of the cable.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If an electrical short occurs, it can cause loss of power to the vehicle and a possible vehicle fire.
Remedy
Thomas built will provide owners with repair parts and detailed repair procedures to secure the cable to prevent further damage. If the owner so desires, thomas built will perform the repair for them.
Contact between the brake chamber and the suspension beam can result in damage to the brake chamber clamp band.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the damage to the clamp band resulted in band breakage, the chamber could come apart resulting in loss of the service brakes. the emergency brakes would automatically apply.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the brake chamber for signs of contact. if contact IS indicated, the brake cam shaft and chamber support bracket will be replaced, eliminating the possibility of contact between the brake chamber and the suspension beam.
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.
Contact between the brake chamber and the suspension beam can result in damage to the brake chamber clamp band.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the damage to the clamp band resulted in band breakage, the chamber could come apart resulting in loss of the service brakes. The emergency brakes would automatically apply.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the brake chamber for sign of contact. If contact IS indicated, the brake cam shaft and chamber support bracket will be replaced, eliminating the possiblity of contact between the brake chamber and the suspension beam.
A pressure protection valve was omitted in front air brake plumbing that IS required by fmvss 121.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If a leak develops in the air brake plumbing, air infront brakes would not be protected.
Remedy
Install pressure protection valve.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Brake treadle valve corrodes
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