Thomas Built Buses, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #78V142000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 78V142000 by Thomas Built Buses, Inc.. Includes 10 affected units, STRUCTURE:BODY:WHEEL WELL, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

A newly designed wheelhouse will be installed to ensure proper clearance between the wheel and tire.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 78V142000

Manufacturer: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1978-06-14T00:00:00

Subject: Structure:body:wheel well

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 10

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: A newly designed wheelhouse will be installed to ensure proper clearance between the wheel and tire.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-97hn.y2va_hhyz

NHTSA ID: 78V142000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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