1979 THOMAS PUSHER Recall

Campaign:
81V146000 on 12/21/1981
Component:
Suspension:front:springs:leaf spring assembly
Manufactured:
08/31/1978 - 07/31/1981
Affected:
388
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.

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