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Thomas Minotour Recall 82V050: Suspension:Front:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly

NHTSA campaign 82V050, reported May 8, 1982, 185 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 82V050THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
Problem
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.
Risk
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SPRINGS WITH 3100 LB. FRONT SPRINGS AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT SPRINGS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: OVERLOADING OF THE VEHICLE COULD LEAD TO FAILURE OF THEFRONT SPRINGS. THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Affected vehicles

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