CERTAIN BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, “AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS.” THESE BUSES DO NOT HAVE A CHECK VALVE BETWEEN THE WET TANK AND THE SECONDARY TANK.
THOMAS BUILT BUSES – THOMAS BUILT/FMVSS 121/AIR BRAKE CHECK VALVE
| Report Received Date | 02/22/2002 |
| NHTSA ID | 02V062000 |
| Consequence Summary | THE ABSENCE OF A CHECK VALVE COULD CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL ADD A CHECK VALVE. THE UNITS AFFECTED ARE ONLY IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 10, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 336-889-4871. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 51 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=02V062000) |
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