1978 THOMAS THOMAS RECALL - #78V142000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1978 THOMAS THOMAS |
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| Manufacturer |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/1977 - 5/1/1978 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
10 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:BODY |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
A NEWLY DESIGNED WHEELHOUSE WILL BE INSTALLED TO ENSURE PROPER CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE WHEEL AND TIRE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: STEERING CONTROL INTERFERENCE COULD LEAD TO LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND N ACCIDENT. |
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