NHTSA Recall 83V136000
Filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Component: Suspension. Reported 1983-12-20. An estimated 39 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
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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