THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1987

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. in 1987. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 12, 1987

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS

THE RESERVOIR LINE FROM THE SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVE WAS CONNECTED TO THE FRONT BRAKE RESERVOIR INSTEAD OF THE REAR RESERVOIR.

NHTSA ID: 87V174000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 38

Consequence Summary:

THIS PLUMBING ERROR AFFECTS THE MANNER IN WHICH THE AIRBRAKES WORK TO STOP THE BUS.

Corrective Action:

INSTALL NEW AIR BRAKE TUBING TO CORRECT PLUMBING ERROR.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 2, 1987

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STRUCTURE:BODY ROOF

OPENING THE ROOF HATCH PAST 90 DEGREES CAN DISENGAGE THE HINGE PIN RETAINER RING ALLOWING THE HINGE PINS TO WORK OUT.

NHTSA ID: 87V096000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 7,330

Consequence Summary:

ROOF HATCH COULD SEPARATE FROM THE BUS AND INJUREINDIVIDUALS IN THE VICINITY.

Corrective Action:

INSTALL TWO HINGE PINS TO PREVENT ROOF HATCH SEPARATION.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 11, 1987

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:TANK

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.

NHTSA ID: 87V090000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 616

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

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

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 3, 1987

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:HOSE:NON-METALLIC

HEATER HOSE MAY CHAFE PRIMARY AND/OR SECONDARY HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES AT THE MASTER CYLINDER.

NHTSA ID: 87V007000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 75

Consequence Summary:

HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES COULD RUPTURE AND LOSE FLUIDRESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKING POWER.

Corrective Action:

INSTALL PROTECTIVE BRACKET AT MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER TO PREVENT THE HEATER HOSE FROM CONTACTING THE BRAKE LINES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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