Vehicle recall 87V090000 · June 11, 1987

Thomas SAF-T-Liner and Transit Liner

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.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Consequence: This contact may break or crack the fittings, resultingin a fuel leak.
Remedy: Install new fuel line guard, fasteners and, if necessary, a fitting.
Notes: System: fuel tanks.vehicle description: rear engine bus or school bus with GVWR greater THAN10,000 lbs.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 87V090000
Reported to NHTSA: June 11, 1987
Filed by: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Owner notification: June 5, 1987
Vehicles potentially affected: 616
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Recall 87V090000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Thomas SAF-T-Liner (1980-1987): 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980
Thomas Transit Liner (1980-1987): 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980

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