NHTSA Recall 04V398000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V398000; Date: Aug. 12, 2004
In the event of a crash, passengers could be seriously injured.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Thomas Mpv Er; 1996 Thomas Mpv Er; 1995 Thomas Saf-t-liner; 1996 Thomas Saf-t-liner
Component: Structure:body
Manufactured by: Freightliner Llc
Affected Units:: 2,125
Recall Summary:
Certain 1995 and 1996 my thomas built school buses built between January 1, 1995, and February 29, 1996, which are predominately operated on unimproved roads may have developed cracks in the bus body framing structure members (rafters) near the horizontal window header welds and at the side emergency exit doors.
How to Fix:
Thomas built will notify its customers and provide a free remedy. The recall began August 5, 2005. Owners who do not receive a free remedy within a reasonable amount of time should contact thomas built customer support office at 336-889-4871.
Recall Notes:
Customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 10, 2004
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