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.