Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

83V136000

ManufacturerTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.Reported1983-12-20Affected39 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE WELD AREA WHERE THE MOUNTING BRACKET THAT ATTACHES THE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS IS WELDED TO THE AXLE. CRACKS COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE BRACKET.

Manufacturer remedy

MANUFACTURER WILL INSPECT SUSPENSIONS AT DISTRIBUTOR FACILITIES, OR OTHER AGREED LOCATION. IF WELDS ARE FOUND TO BE OF INCORRECT SIZE OR PLACEMENT, REPAIRS WILL BE MADE.

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Affected vehicles

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