NHTSA Recall 78V142000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V142000; Date: Jun. 14, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Thomas Thomas
Component: Structure:body
Manufactured by: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Affected Units:: 10
Recall Summary:
Contact between the front tire and the wheelhouse could occur when the front wheels of the vehicle are in an extreme right or left turn position or when the body and chassis are in an extreme twisted position. This contact could interfere with steering control.
How to Fix:
A newly designed wheelhouse will be installed to ensure proper clearance between the wheel and tire.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: buses. System: suspension; wheels. Consequences of defect: steering control interference could lead to loss ofvehicle control and n accident.
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