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NHTSARecalled May 8, 1982 · #82V050000

SUSPENSION:I-BEAM:SOLID:FRONT LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING LISTED ON THE CERTIFICATION PLATE FOR THE FRONT SPRINGS IS INCORRECT. SOME VEHICLES HAVE FRONT SPRINGS RATED AT 2950 LBS. AND PASSENGER CAPACITY AT GREATER THAN 15 PASSENGERS. THIS COMBINATION MAY RESULT IN THE FRONT SPRINGS BEING OVERLOADED BY 150 LBS. WHEN THESE VEHICLES ARE LOADED TO MAXIMUN CAPACITY.

Product details

Product
SUSPENSION:I-BEAM:SOLID:FRONT LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SPRINGS WITH 3100 LB. FRONT SPRINGS AT NO COST TO OWNER.

View the official CPSC notice