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Thomas Saf-T-Liner Recall 87V174: Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 87V174, reported November 12, 1987, 38 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 87V174THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Problem
THE RESERVOIR LINE FROM THE SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVE WAS CONNECTED TO THE FRONT BRAKE RESERVOIR INSTEAD OF THE REAR RESERVOIR.
Risk
THIS PLUMBING ERROR AFFECTS THE MANNER IN WHICH THE AIRBRAKES WORK TO STOP THE BUS.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW AIR BRAKE TUBING TO CORRECT PLUMBING ERROR.
Notes
SYSTEM: AIR BRAKE PLUMBINGVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES WITH GVWR GREATER THAN 10,000 LBSAND BETWEEN THE RAILS FUEL TANK.

Affected vehicles

Thomas Saf-T-Liner1987
Thomas Transit Liner1987