Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

78V142000

ManufacturerTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.Reported1978-06-14Affected10 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

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.

Manufacturer remedy

A NEWLY DESIGNED WHEELHOUSE WILL BE INSTALLED TO ENSURE PROPER CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE WHEEL AND TIRE.

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Affected vehicles

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