1987 THOMAS TRANSIT 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.
- Campaign:
- 87V174000 on 11/22/1987
- Component:
- Service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/1987 - 05/31/1987
- Affected:
- 38
- Defect:
- The reservoir line from the spring brake control valve was connected to the front brake reservoir instead of the rear reservoir.
- Consequence:
- This plumbing error affects the manner in which the airbrakes work to stop the bus.
- Correction:
- Install new air brake tubing to correct plumbing error.
- Notes:
- System: air brake plumbingvehicle description: transit and school buses with gvwr greater than 10,000 lbsand between the rails fuel tank.
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