Recall
Thomas Saf-t-liner — 97V020000
NHTSA ID
97V020000
Make
Thomas
Model
Saf-t-liner
Years Affected
1996
Recall Date
1997-02-18
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Units Affected
55
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THESE BUSES WITH GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATINGS (GVWR) OF 36,200, DO NOT MEET THE BRAKE SIZE AND POWER REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS," FOR VEHICLES OF THAT GVWR.
Consequence
THESE BUSES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121.
Remedy
THOMAS BUILT WILL PROVIDE THE OWNERS WITH REPAIR PARTS AND A DETAILED REPAIR PROCEDURE. THE REPAIR WILL CONSIST OF CHANGING THE ORIGINAL REAR SLACK ADJUSTERS AND FRONT BRAKE CHAMBERS AND INCREASING THE AIR RESERVOIR VOLUME.