NHTSA Recall 00V428000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V428000; Date: Dec. 29, 2000
This could result in increased steering effort or an over-steer condition.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Thomas Mvp Ef
Component: Steering:linkages
Manufactured by: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Affected Units:: 557
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will add a spacer under the brake valve to provide sufficient clearance.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began August 16, 2001. 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 1-336-881-7219. 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: Aug 16, 2001
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