NHTSA Recall 87V090000

Filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Component: Fuel System, Gasoline. Reported 1987-06-11. An estimated 616 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

Defect

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.

Risk

THIS CONTACT MAY BREAK OR CRACK THE FITTINGS, RESULTINGIN A FUEL LEAK.

What the manufacturer will do

INSTALL NEW FUEL LINE GUARD, FASTENERS AND, IF NECESSARY, A FITTING.

Notes

SYSTEM: FUEL TANKS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: REAR ENGINE BUS OR SCHOOL BUS WITH GVWR GREATER THAN10,000 LBS.

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Vehicles covered by this recall