Thomas Built Buses, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #81V146000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 81V146000 by Thomas Built Buses, Inc.. Includes 388 affected units, SUSPENSION:I-BEAM:SOLID:FRONT LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

An insufficient weld may exist in the reinforcing gusset plate on front, right and/or left spring hanger, or the weld may be missing entirely. The spring-hangers are brackets located on either side of the axle. Defective or missing welds can cause cracks to form in the spring-hanger.

Corrective Action

If the hanger is cracked, the gusset and the crack will be welded. A replacement hanger will then be ordered and installed as soon as possible, without charge to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 81V146000

Manufacturer: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1981-12-08T00:00:00

Subject: Suspension:i-beam:solid:front leaf spring assembly

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 388

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: An insufficient weld may exist in the reinforcing gusset plate on front, right and/or left spring hanger, or the weld may be missing entirely. The spring-hangers are brackets located on either side of the axle. Defective or missing welds can cause cracks to form in the spring-hanger.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: If the hanger is cracked, the gusset and the crack will be welded. A replacement hanger will then be ordered and installed as soon as possible, without charge to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-xwj5.ape4_r34i

NHTSA ID: 81V146000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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