| Make : THOMAS | Model : MVP EF | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : 20000401 - 20001031 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V428000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20010816 | Date Received by ODI: 20001229 | Date Added to Database: 20010102 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 557 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES AND A TRW STEERING GEAR. THE PINCH BOLT ON THE PITMAN ARM CONTACTS THE EXHAUST PORT ON THE AIR BRAKE TREADLE VALVE DURING STEERING MANEUVERS. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STEERING EFFORT OR AN OVER-STEER CONDITION. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL ADD A SPACER UNDER THE BRAKE VALVE TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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