Recall
Thomas Saf-t-liner — 87V090000
NHTSA ID
87V090000
Make
Thomas
Model
Saf-t-liner
Years Affected
1986
Recall Date
1987-06-11
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
616
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
THIS CONTACT MAY BREAK OR CRACK THE FITTINGS, RESULTINGIN A FUEL LEAK.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW FUEL LINE GUARD, FASTENERS AND, IF NECESSARY, A FITTING.