THOMAS UNSPECIFIED 1978: STRUCTURE:BODY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V142000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | UNSPECIFIED | 1978 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 1978-06-14 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1977-03-01 - 1978-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
CONTACT BETWEEN THE FRONT TIRE AND THE WHEELHOUSE COULD OCCUR WHEN THE FRONT WHEELS OF THE VEHICLE ARE IN AN EXTREME RIGHT OR LEFT TURN POSITION OR WHEN THE BODY AND CHASSIS ARE IN AN EXTREME TWISTED POSITION. THIS CONTACT COULD INTERFERE WITH STEERING CONTROL.
A NEWLY DESIGNED WHEELHOUSE WILL BE INSTALLED TO ENSURE PROPER CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE WHEEL AND TIRE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: STEERING CONTROL INTERFERENCE COULD LEAD TO LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND N ACCIDENT.
