Recall
Thomas Thomas — 78V142000
NHTSA ID
78V142000
Make
Thomas
Model
Thomas
Years Affected
1978
Recall Date
1978-06-14
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY
Units Affected
10
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
CONTACT BETWEEN THE FRONT TIRE AND THE WHEELHOUSE COULD OCCUR WHEN THE FRONT WHEELS OF THE VEHICLE ARE IN AN EXTREME RIGHT OR LEFT TURN POSITION OR WHEN THE BODY AND CHASSIS ARE IN AN EXTREME TWISTED POSITION. THIS CONTACT COULD INTERFERE WITH STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy
A NEWLY DESIGNED WHEELHOUSE WILL BE INSTALLED TO ENSURE PROPER CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE WHEEL AND TIRE.