OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
87V174000
Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Reported Nov 12, 1987 · THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Summary
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.
Remedy
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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Vehicle entries in this campaign
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