Recall 92V078000: 1992 Thomas School BUS and 1 other model

Report received

May 19, 1992

Manufacturer

Thomas built buses, inc.

Potentially affected

24vehicles

Model years

1992

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

A brake air line plumbing error causes the spring brakes to be applied without brake application when the air pressure in the primary tank drops to a level which automatically activates the spring brake system.

Possible consequence

Activation of the spring brake system without operatorbrake application will cause the spring brake to be applied, locking the brakeswithout any warning to the operator.

Remedy

Replace and reroute air brake hose to comply with fmvss 121.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1992 Thomas BUS0 complaints
• 1992 Thomas School BUS0 complaints