THOMAS PUSHER 1983: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 83V136000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | PUSHER | 1983 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1983-12-16 | 1983-12-20 | 1984-01-12 |
Production Dates: 1983-01-01 - 1983-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 39
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
