Recall Detail

THOMAS / PUSHER / 1983

Components - Details
NHTSA Record Id: 30658 Vehicale/Equipment Name: THOMAS
Recalled Component Id: 000004174000034228000000027 Manufacturer Supplied Component Name:
Model Name: PUSHER Model Year: 1983
NHTSA Campaign Number: 83V136000 Mfr Campaign Number:
Component Name: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM Manufacturer That Filed Report: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Start date of Manufacturing: Jan, 01 1983 End date of Manufacturing: Dec, 01 1983
Report For : V Potential Number Of Unit Affected: 39
Date Owner Notified By MFR : Dec, 16 1983 Recall Initiator: MFR
Manufacturers Of recalled Vehicles/Products : THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. Report Received Date: Dec, 20 1983
Record Creation date : Jan, 12 1984 Federal Motar Safety Number:
Defect Summary : Cracks may develop in the weld area where the mounting bracket that attaches the suspension components is welded to the axle. cracks could eventually result in separation of the bracket. Consequence Summary:
Corrective Summary : Manufacturer will inspect suspensions at distributor facilities, or other agreed location. if welds are found to be of incorrect size or placement, repairs will be made. Recall Notes: Vehicle description: buses.system: suspension; rear axle mounting bracket.consequences of defect: lack of adequate axle support could cause a loss ofvehicle control, possibly resulting in an accident.
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