Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
THOMAS
Model Of Vehicle
PUSHER
Year
1981
Recall Campaign Number
81V146000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19780901
End Of Manufacture
19810801
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
388
Date Owners Notified
19811215
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Date Report Received
19811208