NHTSA Recall 81V043000
Filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Component: Suspension. Reported 1981-04-01. An estimated 280 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
CERTAIN "U" SHAPED BOLTS USED TO ATTACH THE AXLES TO THE SPRINGS, WHEN INSTALLED AND TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS, MAY BE STRETCHED BEYOND THE YIELD POINT OF THE MATERIAL AND COULD BREAK.
What the manufacturer will do
ALL UNITS WILL HAVE THE "U" BOLTS REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE. THIS INCLUDES NUTS AND LOCKWASHERS.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; "U" BOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THE "U" BOLTS CAN LEAD TO A MISPLACED AXLE,WHICH MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
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