1981 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recalls (2)

Campaign:

87V090000 on 06/16/1987

Component:

Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly

Manufactured:

12/31/1979 - 05/31/1987

Affected:

616

Defect:

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.

Consequence:

This contact may break or crack the fittings, resultingin a fuel leak.

Correction:

Install new fuel line guard, fasteners and, if necessary, a fitting.

Notes:

System: fuel tanks.vehicle description: rear engine bus or school bus with gvwr greater than10,000 lbs.

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Campaign:

96V139000 on 07/23/1996

Component:

Structure:body

Manufactured:

03/31/1977 - 06/30/1996

Affected:

120,371

Defect:

An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught in the area between the service door and the door control rod attaching bracket.

Consequence:

If an item worn by a child were to catch on this area, and the driver were to close the door and put the vehicle in motion, this can result in serious injury or death.

Correction:

A molded cover will be installed between the manually operated outward opening entrance door and the door control rod attaching bracket which will eliminate the opening that could allow an item of a child's clothing to become snagged.

Notes:

System: structure; body; handrails. vehicle description: school buses equipped with manually operated outward opening service doors. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact thomas built at 1-910-889-4871. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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