NHTSA Recall 01V378000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V378000; Date: Dec. 12, 2001
In the event of a crash, the bus occupant may not be able to exit the bus quickly.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Thomas Mvp Ef; 1997 Thomas Mvp Ef; 1998 Thomas Mvp Ef; 1999 Thomas Mvp Ef; 2000 Thomas Mvp Ef; 2001 Thomas Mvp Ef
Component: Structure:body
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 57
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: certain school buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release. " a third roof hatch must be added to meet the standard requirements. Only vehicles located in the state of washington are involved.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a third roof hatch. Owner notification began may 1, 2002. 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 336-889-4871.
Recall Notes:
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 1, 2002
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