NHTSA campaign 81V043000
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. recall 81V043000
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.
Reported 04/01/1981
Repair
ALL UNITS WILL HAVE THE "U" BOLTS REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE. THIS INCLUDES NUTS AND LOCKWASHERS.
Components
- Suspension: Rear: Springs: Leaf spring assembly: U-bolt, leaf spring to axle
Affected years and models
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