| Make : THOMAS | Model : PUSHER | Year : 1983 |
| Build Dates : 19830101 - 19831201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 83V136000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19831216 | Date Received by ODI: 19831220 | Date Added to Database: 19840112 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 39 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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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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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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