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NHTSARecalled Jan 3, 1987 · #87V007000

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:HOSE:NON-METALLIC

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

HEATER HOSE MAY CHAFE PRIMARY AND/OR SECONDARY HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES AT THE MASTER CYLINDER. HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES COULD RUPTURE AND LOSE FLUIDRESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKING POWER.

Product details

Product
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:HOSE:NON-METALLIC
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

INSTALL PROTECTIVE BRACKET AT MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER TO PREVENT THE HEATER HOSE FROM CONTACTING THE BRAKE LINES.

View the official CPSC notice