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NHTSARecalled Apr 1, 1981 · #81V043000

SUSPENSION:SINGLE AXLE:REAR:LEAF SPRING:U-BOLT

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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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.

Product details

Product
SUSPENSION:SINGLE AXLE:REAR:LEAF SPRING:U-BOLT
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

ALL UNITS WILL HAVE THE "U" BOLTS REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE. THIS INCLUDES NUTS AND LOCKWASHERS.

View the official CPSC notice