Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

81V005000

ManufacturerPHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CO.Reported1981-12-05Affected40 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

INCORRECT BOLTS MAY HAVE BEEN USED TO SECURE THE DRIVE-LINE FLANGES TO THE FRONT AND REAR PUMP FLANGES. UNDER HIGH TORQUE LOAD, THE DRIVE LINE COULD SEPARATE.

Manufacturer remedy

BOLTS WILL BE REPLACED WITH SAE GRADE 8 BOLTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.

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Affected vehicles

1 entry

  • National Foam Systems

    • National Foam Systems1980