NHTSA Recall 97V030000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V030000; Date: Mar. 3, 1997
If the damage to the clamp band resulted in band breakage, the chamber could come apart resulting in loss of the service brakes. The emergency brakes would automatically apply.
Recalled Vehicles:
1988 Thomas Saf-t-liner; 1989 Thomas Saf-t-liner; 1990 Thomas Saf-t-liner; 1991 Thomas Saf-t-liner; 1992 Thomas Saf-t-liner; 1993 Thomas Saf-t-liner; 1994 Thomas Saf-t-liner; 1995 Thomas Saf-t-liner; 1996 Thomas Saf-t-liner
Component: Service Brakes, Air:drum:chamber
Manufactured by: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Affected Units:: 695
Recall Summary:
Contact between the brake chamber and the suspension beam can result in damage to the brake chamber clamp band.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the brake chamber for signs of contact. If contact is indicated, the brake cam shaft and chamber support bracket will be replaced, eliminating the possibility of contact between the brake chamber and the suspension beam.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began during April 1997. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy 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: Apr 28, 1997
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