Recall 83V136000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM Defect in 1983-1983 THOMAS PUSHER
RECALL This recall affects up to 39 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 83V136000 |
| Manufacturer | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 39 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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