Recall 82V050000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY Defect in 1980-1982 THOMAS MINOTOUR
RECALL This recall affects up to 185 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 82V050000 |
| Manufacturer | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 185 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING LISTED ON THE CERTIFICATION PLATE FOR THE FRONT SPRINGS IS INCORRECT. SOME VEHICLES HAVE FRONT SPRINGS RATED AT 2950 LBS. AND PASSENGER CAPACITY AT GREATER THAN 15 PASSENGERS. THIS COMBINATION MAY RESULT IN THE FRONT SPRINGS BEING OVERLOADED BY 150 LBS. WHEN THESE VEHICLES ARE LOADED TO MAXIMUN CAPACITY.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SPRINGS WITH 3100 LB. FRONT SPRINGS AT NO COST TO OWNER.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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