Recall 97V030000: 1988–1996 Thomas SAF-T-Liner
- Report received
- Mar 3, 1997
- Manufacturer
- Thomas built buses, inc.
- Potentially affected
- 695vehicles
- Model years
- 1988–1996
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
Contact between the brake chamber and the suspension beam can result in damage to the brake chamber clamp band.
Possible consequence
If the damage to the clamp band resulted in band breakage, the chamber could come apart resulting in loss of the service brakes. The emergency brakes would automatically apply.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the brake chamber for signs of contact. If contact is indicated, the brake cam shaft and chamber support bracket will be replaced, eliminating the possibility of contact between the brake chamber and the suspension beam.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1988 Thomas SAF-T-Liner0 complaints
- 1989 Thomas SAF-T-Liner0 complaints
- 1990 Thomas SAF-T-Liner0 complaints
- 1991 Thomas SAF-T-Liner0 complaints
- 1992 Thomas SAF-T-Liner0 complaints
- 1993 Thomas SAF-T-Liner0 complaints
- 1994 Thomas SAF-T-Liner0 complaints
- 1995 Thomas SAF-T-Liner1 complaints
- 1996 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.