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Safety recall · 87V174000

Service brakes: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings Thomas recall

THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on November 12, 1987. It covers about 38 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
87V174000
Reported
Nov 12, 1987
Vehicles
38
Area
Brakes

The problem

The reservoir line from the spring brake control valve was connected to the front brake reservoir instead of the rear reservoir.

The risk

This plumbing error affects the manner in which the airbrakes work to stop the bus.

The fix

Install new air brake tubing to correct plumbing error.

Contacts

System: air brake plumbingvehicle description: transit and school buses with gvwr greater than 10,000 lbsand between the rails fuel tank.

What to do

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Thomas dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 87V174000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1987 Thomas Saf-T-Liner03C
1987 Thomas Transit Liner02D

Questions

Is the 87V174000 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 87V174000?

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 87V174000 announced?

THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. reported it to NHTSA on November 12, 1987. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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