Recall 83V076000
Suspension › Front › Springs › Leaf Spring Assembly › Hanger,bracket — Superior · reported 19 Aug 1983 · 166 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
BOLTS AND RIVETS SECURING THE FORWARD SPRING HANGER BRACKET TO THE FRAME COULD LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY BREAK.
The fix
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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