Vehicle recall 83V136000 · December 20, 1983
1983 Thomas Pusher
Cracks may develop in the weld area where the mounting bracket that attaches the suspension components is welded to the axle.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Cracks may develop in the weld area where the mounting bracket that attaches the suspension components is welded to the axle. Cracks could eventually result in separation of the bracket.
- Remedy
- Manufacturer will inspect suspensions at distributor facilities, or other agreed location. If welds are found to be of incorrect size or placement, repairs will be made.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: buses.system: suspension; rear axle mounting bracket.consequences of defect: lack of adequate axle support could cause a loss ofvehicle control, possibly resulting in an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 83V136000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 20, 1983
- Filed by
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
- Owner notification
- December 16, 1983
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 39
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Air suspension system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Thomas Pusher (1983): 1983
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