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NHTSA recall 82V050000

Suspension › Front › Springs › Leaf spring assembly

Thomas Minotour

Reported May 8, 1982185 vehicles affectedTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.Built Nov 1, 1980 – May 1, 1982

The defect

The gross axle weight rating listed on the certification plate for the front springs IS incorrect. Some vehicles have front springs rated at 2950 lbs. And passenger capacity at greater than 15 passengers. This combination may result in the front springs being overloaded by 150 lbs. When these vehicles are loaded to maximun capacity.

The remedy

Dealer will replace the front springs with 3100 lb. Front springs at no cost to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Thomas Minotour
198019811982

Notes

Vehicle description: buses.system: suspension; front springs.consequences of defect: overloading of the vehicle could lead to failure of thefront springs. This could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.