NHTSA Recall 81V146000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V146000; Date: Dec. 8, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Thomas Pusher; 1979 Thomas Pusher; 1980 Thomas Pusher; 1981 Thomas Pusher
Component: Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly
Manufactured by: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Affected Units:: 388
Recall Summary:
An insufficient weld may exist in the reinforcing gusset plate on front, right and/or left spring hanger, or the weld may be missing entirely. The spring-hangers are brackets located on either side of the axle. Defective or missing welds can cause cracks to form in the spring-hanger.
How to Fix:
If the hanger is cracked, the gusset and the crack will be welded. A replacement hanger will then be ordered and installed as soon as possible, without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: school buses. System: suspension; front spring-hangers. Consequences of defect: cracks may lead to complete failure of the springhangers, which could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 15, 1981
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