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Thomas Pusher Recall 83V136: Suspension:Front:Springs:Air Suspension System

NHTSA campaign 83V136, reported December 20, 1983, 39 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 83V136THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; REAR AXLE MOUNTING BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LACK OF ADEQUATE AXLE SUPPORT COULD CAUSE A LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.

Affected vehicles

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