Thomas Built Buses, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #81V043000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 81V043000 by Thomas Built Buses, Inc.. Includes 280 affected units, SUSPENSION:SINGLE AXLE:REAR:LEAF SPRING:U-BOLT, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

All units will have the "u" bolts replaced without charge. This includes nuts and lockwashers.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 81V043000

Manufacturer: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1981-04-01T00:00:00

Subject: Suspension:single axle:rear:leaf spring:u-bolt

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 280

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: All units will have the "u" bolts replaced without charge. This includes nuts and lockwashers.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-z5dg-tt8g_7gi4

NHTSA ID: 81V043000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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