| Make : THOMAS | Model : MVP EF | Year : 2001 |
| 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 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
TIE ROD FAILURE CAN POSSIBLY RESULT IN COMPLETE WHEEL SEPARATION AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR. |
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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). |
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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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