OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
83V076000
Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:hanger,bracket
Reported Aug 19, 1983 · SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION
Summary
BOLTS AND RIVETS SECURING THE FORWARD SPRING HANGER BRACKET TO THE FRAME COULD LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY BREAK.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE EACH FASTENER WITH A ONE-HALF INCH DIAMETER BOLT AND LOCKNUT. IN ADDITION, OWNERS WILL BE ADVISED TO HAVE BOLTS CHECKED ABOUT ONCE EVERY SIX MONTHS TO ENSURE THAT THEY REMAIN SECURE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; HANGER BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF ALL FOUR FASTENERS BREAK, STEERING DIFFICULTY COULDDEVELOP AND RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
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