OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

87V090000

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly

Reported Jun 11, 1987 · THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.

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

THIS CONTACT MAY BREAK OR CRACK THE FITTINGS, RESULTINGIN A FUEL LEAK.

Remedy

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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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1987 Thomas SAF-T-LINER 1987 Thomas Transit Liner 1986 Thomas SAF-T-LINER 1986 Thomas Transit Liner 1985 Thomas Transit Liner 1985 Thomas SAF-T-LINER 1984 Thomas SAF-T-LINER 1984 Thomas Transit Liner 1983 Thomas SAF-T-LINER 1983 Thomas Transit Liner 1982 Thomas Transit Liner 1982 Thomas SAF-T-LINER 1981 Thomas SAF-T-LINER 1981 Thomas Transit Liner 1980 Thomas Transit Liner 1980 Thomas SAF-T-LINER

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