Make : THOMAS Model : HDX Year : 2004
Build Dates : 20000924 - 20040304
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V137000
Date Owners Notified: Date Received by ODI: 20050401 Date Added to Database: 20050407
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-441
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 5000
Summary of the Safety Concern:
      CERTAIN 2001-2004 MY THOMAS BUILT MVP-EF, ER TRANSIT, MVP-ER, HD, AND HDX SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 24, 2000, AND MARCH 4, 2004. THE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY CAN FRACTURE AND FAIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN COMPLETE SEPARATION.
Consequence:
      TIE ROD FAILURE CAN POSSIBLY RESULT IN COMPLETE WHEEL SEPARATION AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy:
      THOMAS BUILT WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2005. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT (WE DO NOT YET HAVE A TELEPHONE NUMBER).
Report Initiator: MFR Vehicles Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
      CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).



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