GIRARDIN SCHOOL BUS 1978: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET
| Make : GIRARDIN | Model : SCHOOL BUS | Year : 1978 |
| Build Dates : 1976-06-01 - 1978-07-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 83V076000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1983-08-30 | Date Received by ODI: 1983-08-19 | Date Added to Database: 1983-08-30 |
| Manufacturers Involved: SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 166 | ||
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Summary:
BOLTS AND RIVETS SECURING THE FORWARD SPRING HANGER BRACKET TO THE FRAME COULD LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY BREAK. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE EACH FASTENER WITH A ONE-HALF INCH DIAMETER BOLT AND LOCKNUT. IN ADDITION, OWNERS WILL BE ADVISED TO HAVE BOLTS CHECKED ABOUT ONCE EVERY SIX MONTHS TO ENSURE THAT THEY REMAIN SECURE. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; HANGER BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF ALL FOUR FASTENERS BREAK, STEERING DIFFICULTY COULDDEVELOP AND RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
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