Recall
Thomas Minotour — 82V050000
NHTSA ID
82V050000
Make
Thomas
Model
Minotour
Years Affected
1982
Recall Date
1982-05-08
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
185
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING LISTED ON THE CERTIFICATION PLATE FOR THE FRONT SPRINGS IS INCORRECT. SOME VEHICLES HAVE FRONT SPRINGS RATED AT 2950 LBS. AND PASSENGER CAPACITY AT GREATER THAN 15 PASSENGERS. THIS COMBINATION MAY RESULT IN THE FRONT SPRINGS BEING OVERLOADED BY 150 LBS. WHEN THESE VEHICLES ARE LOADED TO MAXIMUN CAPACITY.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SPRINGS WITH 3100 LB. FRONT SPRINGS AT NO COST TO OWNER.