- The problem
- In a front end collision, dual fuel tanks may slide on the support brackets allowing the fuel crossover pipe end fittings to contact a pipe support and protection guard.
- The risk
- This contact may break or crack the fittings, resultingin a fuel leak.
- The fix
- Install new fuel line guard, fasteners and, if necessary, a fitting.
Vehicle safety record
1981 Thomas Transit Liner Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1981 Thomas Transit Liner have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in June 1987 for the tank assembly.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Transit Liner year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1981 Thomas Transit Liner recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1981 Thomas Transit Liner yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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Does the 1981 Thomas Transit Liner have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1981 Thomas Transit Liner: tank assembly (June 1987). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1981 Thomas Transit Liner had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1981 Thomas Transit Liner a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 65 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Thomas Transit Liner year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1981 Thomas Transit Liner has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data