NHTSA Recall 97V020000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V020000; Date: Feb. 18, 1997
These buses do not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 121.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Thomas Saf-t-liner; 1996 Thomas Saf-t-liner
Component: Air Brake
Manufactured by: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Affected Units:: 55
Recall Summary:
These buses with gross vehicle weight ratings (gvwr) of 36,200, do not meet the brake size and power requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 121, "air brake systems," for vehicles of that gvwr.
How to Fix:
Thomas built will provide the owners with repair parts and a detailed repair procedure. The repair will consist of changing the original rear slack adjusters and front brake chambers and increasing the air reservoir volume.
Recall Notes:
Notes:owner notification began June 6, 1997. Owners who do not receive the free repair parts and a detailed repair procedure within a reasonable time should contact thomas built at 1-910-889-4871. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 12, 1997
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