NHTSA Recall 05V137000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V137000; Date: Apr. 1, 2005
Tie rod failure can possibly result in complete wheel separation and a vehicle crash could occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Thomas HD; 2002 Thomas HD; 2003 Thomas HD; 2001 Thomas HDX; 2002 Thomas HDX; 2003 Thomas HDX; 2004 Thomas HDX; 2001 Thomas Mvp Ef; 2002 Thomas Mvp Ef; 2003 Thomas Mvp Ef; 2004 Thomas Mvp Ef; 2001 Thomas Mvp Er; 2002 Thomas Mvp Er; 2003 Thomas Mvp Er; 2004 Thomas Mvp Er
Component: Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
Manufactured by: Freightliner Llc
Affected Units:: 4,819
Recall Summary:
Certain 2001-2004 my thomas built mvp-ef, er transit, mvp-er, hd, and hdx school buses manufactured between September 24, 2000, and March 4, 2004. The tie rod assembly can fracture and fail, possibly resulting in complete separation.
How to Fix:
Thomas built will notify its customers and will replace the tie rod assembly free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2005. Owners may contact thomas built at (we do not yet have a telephone number).
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 6, 2005
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