NHTSA Recall 78V142000
Filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Component: Structure. Reported 1978-06-14. An estimated 10 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
CONTACT BETWEEN THE FRONT TIRE AND THE WHEELHOUSE COULD OCCUR WHEN THE FRONT WHEELS OF THE VEHICLE ARE IN AN EXTREME RIGHT OR LEFT TURN POSITION OR WHEN THE BODY AND CHASSIS ARE IN AN EXTREME TWISTED POSITION. THIS CONTACT COULD INTERFERE WITH STEERING CONTROL.
What the manufacturer will do
A NEWLY DESIGNED WHEELHOUSE WILL BE INSTALLED TO ENSURE PROPER CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE WHEEL AND TIRE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: STEERING CONTROL INTERFERENCE COULD LEAD TO LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND N ACCIDENT.
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