Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger,bracket
SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1983-08-19.
Recall campaignNHTSA 83V076000
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger,bracket
Component
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger,bracket
Manufacturer
SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
166
Reported to NHTSA
1983-08-19
Owners notified
1983-08-30
Defect description
BOLTS AND RIVETS SECURING THE FORWARD SPRING HANGER BRACKET TO THE FRAME COULD LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY BREAK.
Manufacturer 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.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.