Make : THOMAS | Model : MVP | Year : 1995 |
Build Dates : 19951001 - 19990831 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V041000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20000512 | Date Received by ODI: 20000215 | Date Added to Database: 20000228 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
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Component: SUSPENSION:REAR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 757 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH NEWAY AD 200 REAR AIR SUSPENSIONS. THERE IS INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE SUSPENSION U-BOLT AND THE REAR AXLE WHICH CAN CAUSE THE U-BOLT TO CRACK AND FALL OFF. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A DETAILED REPAIR PROCEDURE AND FREE PARTS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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