NHTSA Recall 87V007000
NHTSA Campaign Id 87V007000; Date: Jan. 3, 1987
Hydraulic brake lines could rupture and lose fluidresulting in loss of braking power.
Recalled Vehicles:
1984 Thomas Thomas; 1985 Thomas Thomas; 1986 Thomas Thomas
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Affected Units:: 75
Recall Summary:
Heater hose may chafe primary and/or secondary hydraulic brake lines at the master cylinder.
How to Fix:
Install protective bracket at master brake cylinder to prevent the heater hose from contacting the brake lines.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 27, 1987
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