NHTSA Recall 87V090000
Filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Component: Fuel System, Gasoline. Reported 1987-06-11. An estimated 616 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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
THIS CONTACT MAY BREAK OR CRACK THE FITTINGS, RESULTINGIN A FUEL LEAK.
What the manufacturer will do
INSTALL NEW FUEL LINE GUARD, FASTENERS AND, IF NECESSARY, A FITTING.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL TANKS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: REAR ENGINE BUS OR SCHOOL BUS WITH GVWR GREATER THAN10,000 LBS.
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Vehicles covered by this recall
- 1980 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner
- 1981 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner
- 1982 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner
- 1983 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner
- 1984 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner
- 1985 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner
- 1986 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner
- 1987 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner
- 1980 Thomas Built Transit Liner
- 1981 Thomas Built Transit Liner
- 1982 Thomas Built Transit Liner
- 1983 Thomas Built Transit Liner
- 1984 Thomas Built Transit Liner
- 1985 Thomas Built Transit Liner
- 1986 Thomas Built Transit Liner
- 1987 Thomas Built Transit Liner