1980 THOMAS THOMAS RECALL - #81V043000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR : SPRINGS : LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY : U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
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.
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| Vehicle |
1980 THOMAS THOMAS |
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| Manufacturer |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
2/1/1978 - 2/1/1981 |
| Recalled on |
5/12/1981 |
| Influenced by |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/25/1981 |
| # Affected |
280 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
ALL UNITS WILL HAVE THE "U" BOLTS REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE. THIS INCLUDES NUTS AND LOCKWASHERS. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; "U" BOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THE "U" BOLTS CAN LEAD TO A MISPLACED AXLE,WHICH MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
| See also |
1980 THOMAS THOMAS Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL, SWITCH
1980 THOMAS THOMAS Recall for STRUCTURE
1980 THOMAS THOMAS Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1980 THOMAS THOMAS Recall for STRUCTURE
1980 THOMAS THOMAS Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT
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