Recall campaign87V090000
Recall 87V090000: 1980–1987 Thomas SAF-T-Liner
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
- Report received
- Jun 11, 1987
- Manufacturer
- Thomas built buses, inc.
- Potentially affected
- 616vehicles
- Model years
- 1980–1987
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible 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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1980 Thomas SAF-T-Liner0 complaints
- 1981 Thomas SAF-T-Liner0 complaints
- 1982 Thomas SAF-T-Liner0 complaints
- 1983 Thomas SAF-T-Liner0 complaints
- 1984 Thomas SAF-T-Liner0 complaints
- 1985 Thomas SAF-T-Liner0 complaints
- 1986 Thomas SAF-T-Liner0 complaints
- 1987 Thomas SAF-T-Liner0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.