Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
THOMAS
Model Of Vehicle
TRANSIT LINER
Year
1982
Recall Campaign Number
87V090000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
This Contact May Break Or Crack The Fittings, Resultingin A Fuel Leak.
Fix Defect
Install New Fuel Line Guard, Fasteners And, If Necessary, A Fitting.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19800101
End Of Manufacture
19870601
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
616
Date Owners Notified
19870605
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Date Report Received
19870611