CERTAIN "U" SHAPED BOLTS USED TO ATTACH THE AXLES TO THE SPRINGS
— Recall Campaign #81V043000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 280 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
81V043000
| Manufacturer: | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
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| Recall date: | April 01, 1981 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 81V043000 |
| Units affected: | 280 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.