Vehicle recall 97V020000 · February 18, 1997

1995-1996 Thomas SAF-T-Liner

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…

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

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: These buses do not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 121.
Remedy: 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.
Notes: Notes:owner notification began June 6, 1997. Owners who do not receive the free repair parts and a detailed repair procedure within a reasonable time should contact thomas built at 1-910-889-4871.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 97V020000
Reported to NHTSA: February 18, 1997
Filed by: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Owner notification: May 12, 1997
Vehicles potentially affected: 55
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, air

Recall 97V020000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Thomas SAF-T-Liner (1995-1996): 1996, 1995

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