NHTSA Recall 06V014000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V014000; Date: Jan. 18, 2006
Vehicle steering control may be reduced if abnormal front suspension noises are ignored, possibly resulting in a crash and personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Thomas Built Buses HDX
Component: Suspension:front
Manufactured by: Freightliner Llc
Affected Units:: 360
Recall Summary:
Certain 2006 thomas built hdx school buses manufactured between July and November 2005. The front spring eyes may crack from embrittlement due to an improper heat treat process.
How to Fix:
Thomas built will notify its owners and repair the steering suspensions free of charge. The recall began on April 10, 2006.
Recall Notes:
Customers may 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: Apr 10, 2006
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