Thomas Recall 78V142000: Structure, Body
NHTSA recall 78V142000 · announced June 14, 1978 · filed by Thomas Built Buses, Inc. · 10 units affected
The problem
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.
What to do
A NEWLY DESIGNED WHEELHOUSE WILL BE INSTALLED TO ENSURE PROPER CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE WHEEL AND TIRE.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: STEERING CONTROL INTERFERENCE COULD LEAD TO LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND N ACCIDENT.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.