NHTSA campaign 87V174000

THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. recall 87V174000

THE RESERVOIR LINE FROM THE SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVE WAS CONNECTED TO THE FRONT BRAKE RESERVOIR INSTEAD OF THE REAR RESERVOIR.

Reported 11/12/1987

What can happen

THIS PLUMBING ERROR AFFECTS THE MANNER IN WHICH THE AIRBRAKES WORK TO STOP THE BUS.

Repair

INSTALL NEW AIR BRAKE TUBING TO CORRECT PLUMBING ERROR.

Components

  • Service brakes, air: Supply: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.