The problem
A gap between the master cylinder and remote brake fluid reservoir adapter, caused by an out-of-specification condition of the adapter, results in brake fluid loss during brake application.
The risk
Brake fluid loss results in loss of pressure causingpartial loss of braking ability, which may lead to an accident.
The fix
REPLACE THE OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION ADAPTERS.
Contacts
System: brakes; master cylinder.Equipment description: alliedsignal inc. Brake master cylinders supplied tooem's of school bus, motorhome, and shuttle bus chassis.Notes: alliedsignal inc. Initiated this campaign.If you have problems exchanging your fluid reservior adapters, please contactthomas built service center at 1-919-889-4871. Also, contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration at 1-800-424-9393.
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 93E029002.
- 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.