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NHTSARecalled Jan 3, 1987 · #87V007000

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:HOSE:NON-METALLIC

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

HEATER HOSE MAY CHAFE PRIMARY AND/OR SECONDARY HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES AT THE MASTER CYLINDER. HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES COULD RUPTURE AND LOSE FLUIDRESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKING POWER.

Product details

Product
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:HOSE:NON-METALLIC
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Model numbers
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UPCs
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What you should do

INSTALL PROTECTIVE BRACKET AT MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER TO PREVENT THE HEATER HOSE FROM CONTACTING THE BRAKE LINES.

View the official CPSC notice