NHTSA Recall 79V088000
Filed by Gillig, LLC. Component: Suspension. Reported 1979-04-16. An estimated 123 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
A CASTING DEFICIENCY IN THE REAR AXLE FRONT SPRING HANGER MAY RESULT IN CRACKS AROUND THE FOUR BOLTS THAT HOLD THE HANGER TO THE FRAME. THIS MAY CAUSE A FAILURE OF THE SPRING HANGER AND SEPARATION OF CASTING AND FRAME. CONTINUED OPERATION COULD RESULT IN THE BUS BODY DROPPING DOWN ONTO THE TIRE.
What the manufacturer will do
DEFECTIVE SPRING HANGERS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; REAR AXLE FRONT SPRING HANGERS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS DEFECT MAY CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.NOTE: AS A PRECAUTION, VISUALLY INSPECT THE AREA WHERE THE BOLTS ATTACH THEHANGER TO THE FRAME. IF HANGER IS CRACKED, DO NOT OPERATE VEHICLE UNTILCORRECTIVE ACTION IS TAKEN. THE DRIVER MAY BE WARNED OF TROUBLE BY A SOUND ATTHE INSTANT OF HANGER SEPARATION.