Thomas Built Buses, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #97V030000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V030000 by Thomas Built Buses, Inc.. Includes 695 affected units, THOMAS BUILT/BRAKES:AIR:CHAMBER, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Contact between the brake chamber and the suspension beam can result in damage to the brake chamber clamp band.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V030000

Manufacturer: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1997-03-03T00:00:00

Subject: Thomas built/brakes:air:chamber

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 695

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Contact between the brake chamber and the suspension beam can result in damage to the brake chamber clamp band.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-b5ak_npkz-pg5j

NHTSA ID: 97V030000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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