Thomas Built Buses, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #97V020000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V020000 by Thomas Built Buses, Inc.. Includes 55 affected units, THOMAS BUILT/FMVSS 121, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V020000

Manufacturer: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1997-02-18T00:00:00

Subject: Thomas built/fmvss 121

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 55

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary: These buses do not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 121.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-y569-pj2c-96xq

NHTSA ID: 97V020000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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