Thomas Pusher 1978
Model Pusher made in 1978 by Thomas got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning suspension .
Model 1978
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 81V146000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 09/01/1978 to 08/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 388 | 12/15/1981 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 12/08/1981 | 12/22/1981 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | An insufficient weld may exist in the reinforcing gusset plate on front, right and/or left spring hanger, or the weld may be missing entirely. the spring-hangers are brackets located on either side of the axle. defective or missing welds can cause cracks to form in the spring-hanger. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | If the hanger is cracked, the gusset and the crack will be welded. a replacement hanger will then be ordered and installed as soon as possible, without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: school buses.system: suspension; front spring-hangers.consequences of defect: cracks may lead to complete failure of the springhangers, which could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||