NHTSA Recall 06V422000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V422000; Date: Nov. 3, 2006
If the steering column should bind, vehicle steering may be restricted, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-ef; 2005 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-ef; 2006 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-ef
Component: Steering:column
Manufactured by: Freightliner Llc
Affected Units:: 2,650
Recall Summary:
Certain my 2004 through 2006 thomas built mvp-ef school buses manufactured between September 27, 2004, and September 10, 2006. The steering column floor seal forms a well around the column at the floor. Debris, such as loose fasteners, may get trapped in the seal well, potentially causing the steering to bind.
How to Fix:
Thomas built will notify owners and repair the seal with a new design free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on March 30, 2007. Owners may contact thomas built at 336-889-4871 or owners may contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Freightliner recall no FL-482. 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: Jun 25, 2007
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