THOMAS UNSPECIFIED 1979: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 81V043000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | UNSPECIFIED | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1981-03-25 | 1981-04-01 | 1981-05-12 |
Production Dates: 1978-02-01 - 1981-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 280
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
CERTAIN "U" SHAPED BOLTS USED TO ATTACH THE AXLES TO THE SPRINGS, WHEN INSTALLED AND TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS, MAY BE STRETCHED BEYOND THE YIELD POINT OF THE MATERIAL AND COULD BREAK.
ALL UNITS WILL HAVE THE "U" BOLTS REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE. THIS INCLUDES NUTS AND LOCKWASHERS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; "U" BOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THE "U" BOLTS CAN LEAD TO A MISPLACED AXLE,WHICH MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
