NHTSA Recall 87V090000
NHTSA Campaign Id 87V090000; Date: Jun. 11, 1987
This contact may break or crack the fittings, resultingin a fuel leak.
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Thomas Saf-t-liner; 1981 Thomas Saf-t-liner; 1982 Thomas Saf-t-liner; 1983 Thomas Saf-t-liner; 1984 Thomas Saf-t-liner; 1985 Thomas Saf-t-liner; 1986 Thomas Saf-t-liner; 1987 Thomas Saf-t-liner; 1980 Thomas Transit Liner; 1981 Thomas Transit Liner; 1982 Thomas Transit Liner; 1983 Thomas Transit Liner; 1984 Thomas Transit Liner; 1985 Thomas Transit Liner; 1986 Thomas Transit Liner; 1987 Thomas Transit Liner
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Affected Units:: 616
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
Install new fuel line guard, fasteners and, if necessary, a fitting.
Recall Notes:
System: fuel tanks. Vehicle description: rear engine bus or school bus with gvwr greater than10,000 lbs.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 5, 1987
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