NHTSA Recall 02V221000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V221000; Date: Aug. 6, 2002
The wheel could loosen increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Thomas Er Transit; 2000 Thomas Er Transit; 2001 Thomas Er Transit; 2002 Thomas Er Transit; 1999 Thomas Mvp Ef; 2000 Thomas Mvp Ef; 2001 Thomas Mvp Ef; 2002 Thomas Mvp Ef; 1999 Thomas Mvp Er; 2000 Thomas Mvp Er; 2001 Thomas Mvp Er; 2002 Thomas Mvp Er
Component: Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 15
Recall Summary:
On certain school and transit buses, the wheel lug nut may not tighten completely.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install new wheel studs. Owner notification began February 28, 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: Feb 28, 2003
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