Thomas Transit Liner 1987
Model Transit Liner made in 1987 by Thomas got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, service brakes, air.
Model 1987
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V090000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 01/01/1980 to 06/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 616 | 06/05/1987 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 06/11/1987 | 06/17/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | This contact may break or crack the fittings, resultingin a fuel leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V174000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 04/01/1987 to 06/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 38 | 11/01/1987 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 11/12/1987 | 11/23/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The reservoir line from the spring brake control valve was connected to the front brake reservoir instead of the rear reservoir. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This plumbing error affects the manner in which the airbrakes work to stop the bus. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||