OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
87V007000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Reported Jan 3, 1987 · THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Summary
HEATER HOSE MAY CHAFE PRIMARY AND/OR SECONDARY HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES AT THE MASTER CYLINDER.
Consequence
HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES COULD RUPTURE AND LOSE FLUIDRESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKING POWER.
Remedy
INSTALL PROTECTIVE BRACKET AT MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER TO PREVENT THE HEATER HOSE FROM CONTACTING THE BRAKE LINES.
Notes
SYSTEM: HEATER HOSE/HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVENTIONAL BODY BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES ON CHEVROLET ORGMC CHASSIS WITH GVWR GREATER THAN 10000 POUNDS.
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