Defect summary
THE BRACKET USED TO SUPPORT THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE CAN CRACK AND POSSIBLY SEVER THE BRAKE LINE.
Consequence
IF THE BRAKE LINE IS SEVERED, BRAKING CAPABILITY WILL BE IMMEDIATELY REDUCED, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE.
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC; LINES; FITTINGS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES.NOTE:IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLETIME, CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 1-910-889-4871. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 95V041000. Text as published by NHTSA.