Vehicle recall 87V174000 · November 12, 1987

Thomas SAF-T-Liner and Transit Liner

The reservoir line from the spring brake control valve was connected to the front brake reservoir instead of the rear reservoir.

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

Summary: The reservoir line from the spring brake control valve was connected to the front brake reservoir instead of the rear reservoir.
Consequence: This plumbing error affects the manner in which the airbrakes work to stop the bus.
Remedy: Install new air brake tubing to correct plumbing error.
Notes: System: air brake plumbingvehicle description: transit and school buses with GVWR greater than 10,000 lbsand between the rails fuel tank.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 87V174000
Reported to NHTSA: November 12, 1987
Filed by: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Owner notification: November 1, 1987
Vehicles potentially affected: 38
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 87V174000 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 (1987): 1987
Thomas Transit Liner (1987): 1987

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