Springs: air suspension systemRecall 83V-136 · 1983 Thomas Pusher
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. recall 83V-136 covers 39 1983 Thomas Pusher for a springs: air suspension system problem, reported to NHTSA on December 20, 1983.
Source: NHTSA recall 83V136000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; REAR AXLE MOUNTING BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LACK OF ADEQUATE AXLE SUPPORT COULD CAUSE A LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1983 to December 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.