Thomas Built Buses, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #92V078000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 92V078000 by Thomas Built Buses, Inc.. Includes 24 affected units, BRAKES:AIR LINES AND FITTINGS, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

A brake air line plumbing error causes the spring brakes to be applied without brake application when the air pressure in the primary tank drops to a level which automatically activates the spring brake system.

Corrective Action

Replace and reroute air brake hose to comply with fmvss 121.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 92V078000

Manufacturer: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1992-05-19T00:00:00

Subject: Brakes:air lines and fittings

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 24

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: A brake air line plumbing error causes the spring brakes to be applied without brake application when the air pressure in the primary tank drops to a level which automatically activates the spring brake system.

Consequence Summary: Activation of the spring brake system without operatorbrake application will cause the spring brake to be applied, locking the brakeswithout any warning to the operator.

Corrective Action: Replace and reroute air brake hose to comply with fmvss 121.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-u74w-9ig3-uua6

NHTSA ID: 92V078000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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