Recalls for your 1980 Thomas Pusher

Recalls for 1980 Thomas Pusher

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Rhinebeck 1993 - early biplane

RNRobert posted a photo:

Rhinebeck 1993 - early biplane

I though it was a Wright flyer, but after tweaking the photo, I can read the sign which identifies it as a Thomas Pusher.

Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, Rhinebeck NY.

DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 1981-12-22
Description
An insufficient weld may exist in the reinforcing gusset plate on front, right and/or left spring hanger, or the weld may be missing entirely.  The spring-hangers are brackets located on either side of the axle.  Defective or missing welds can cause cracks to form in the spring-hanger.

Consequence


Corrective Action
If the hanger is cracked, the gusset and the crack will be welded.  A replacement hanger will then be ordered and installed as soon as possible, without charge to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: school buses.system: suspension; front spring-hangers.consequences of defect: cracks may lead to complete failure of the springhangers, which could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.
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