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Data through Oct 2026
Campaign 87V-174

Reservoir line from the spring brake control valve was connected to the front brake reservoir instead of the rear reservoir

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Defect summary

THE RESERVOIR LINE FROM THE SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVE WAS CONNECTED TO THE FRONT BRAKE RESERVOIR INSTEAD OF THE REAR RESERVOIR.

Consequence

THIS PLUMBING ERROR AFFECTS THE MANNER IN WHICH THE AIRBRAKES WORK TO STOP THE BUS.

Remedy

INSTALL NEW AIR BRAKE TUBING TO CORRECT PLUMBING ERROR.

Notes

SYSTEM: AIR BRAKE PLUMBINGVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES WITH GVWR GREATER THAN 10,000 LBSAND BETWEEN THE RAILS FUEL TANK.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 87V174000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

2 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about brakes on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 87V-174
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
ThomasSaf-T-Liner19870
ThomasTransit Liner19870
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.