Thomas Hoses, Lines / Piping, And Fittings Recall 87V007000

The problem

Heater hose may chafe primary and/or secondary hydraulic brake lines at the master cylinder.

The risk

Hydraulic brake lines could rupture and lose fluidresulting in loss of braking power.

The fix

Install protective bracket at master brake cylinder to prevent the heater hose from contacting the brake lines.

Contacts

System: heater hose/hydraulic brake lines.Vehicle description: conventional body buses and school buses on chevrolet orgmc chassis with gvwr greater than 10000 pounds.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Thomas dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 87V007000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1984 Thomas Thomas	1	7	D
1985 Thomas Thomas	0	7	D
1986 Thomas Thomas	0	4	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1984 Thomas Thomas

1985 Thomas Thomas

1986 Thomas Thomas

Questions

Is the 87V007000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 87V007000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 87V007000 announced?

THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. reported it to NHTSA on January 3, 1987. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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