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NHTSA recall 78V142000

Structure › Body

Thomas Thomas

Reported Jun 14, 197810 vehicles affectedTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.Built Mar 1, 1977 – May 1, 1978

The 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.

The remedy

A newly designed wheelhouse will be installed to ensure proper clearance between the wheel and tire.

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Vehicles in this recall

Thomas Thomas
1978

Notes

Vehicle description: buses.system: suspension; wheels.consequences of defect: steering control interference could lead to loss ofvehicle control and n accident.