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NHTSARecalled Nov 12, 1987 · #87V174000

BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE RESERVOIR LINE FROM THE SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVE WAS CONNECTED TO THE FRONT BRAKE RESERVOIR INSTEAD OF THE REAR RESERVOIR. THIS PLUMBING ERROR AFFECTS THE MANNER IN WHICH THE AIRBRAKES WORK TO STOP THE BUS.

Product details

Product
BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

INSTALL NEW AIR BRAKE TUBING TO CORRECT PLUMBING ERROR.

View the official CPSC notice