NHTSA Campaign 83V076000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET

Issued by SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION · Reported Aug 19, 1983 · 166 vehicles affected

What's wrong

BOLTS AND RIVETS SECURING THE FORWARD SPRING HANGER BRACKET TO THE FRAME COULD LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY BREAK.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
SUPERIOR SCHOOL BUS 1976 166
SUPERIOR SCHOOL BUS 1977 166
SUPERIOR SCHOOL BUS 1978 166

Source: NHTSA Campaign 83V076000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.