NHTSA Recall 00V041000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V041000; Date: Feb. 15, 2000
This condition could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Thomas MVP; 1996 Thomas MVP; 1997 Thomas MVP; 1998 Thomas MVP; 1999 Thomas MVP
Component: Suspension:rear
Manufactured by: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Affected Units:: 757
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Owners will be provided with a detailed repair procedure and free parts.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began may 12, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact thomas built at 1-336-881-9986. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 12, 2000
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