NHTSA Recall 87V174000
Filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Component: Service Brakes, Air. Reported 1987-11-12. An estimated 38 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
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