Recall
Thomas Saf-t-liner — 87V174000
NHTSA ID
87V174000
Make
Thomas
Model
Saf-t-liner
Years Affected
1987
Recall Date
1987-11-12
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Units Affected
38
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE RESERVOIR LINE FROM THE SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVE WAS CONNECTED TO THE FRONT BRAKE RESERVOIR INSTEAD OF THE REAR RESERVOIR.
Consequence
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.