Recall
Thomas Thomas — 87V007000
NHTSA ID
87V007000
Make
Thomas
Model
Thomas
Years Affected
1986
Recall Date
1987-01-03
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Units Affected
75
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
HEATER HOSE MAY CHAFE PRIMARY AND/OR SECONDARY HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES AT THE MASTER CYLINDER.
Consequence
HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES COULD RUPTURE AND LOSE FLUIDRESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKING POWER.
Remedy
INSTALL PROTECTIVE BRACKET AT MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER TO PREVENT THE HEATER HOSE FROM CONTACTING THE BRAKE LINES.