2000 THOMAS MVP EF RECALL - #00V428000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES AND A TRW STEERING GEAR. THE PINCH BOLT ON THE PITMAN ARM CONTACTS THE EXHAUST PORT ON THE AIR BRAKE TREADLE VALVE DURING STEERING MANEUVERS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2000 THOMAS MVP EF |
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| Manufacturer |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/2000 - 10/31/2000 |
| Recalled on |
1/2/2001 |
| Influenced by |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/16/2001 |
| # Affected |
557 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES AND A TRW STEERING GEAR. THE PINCH BOLT ON THE PITMAN ARM CONTACTS THE EXHAUST PORT ON THE AIR BRAKE TREADLE VALVE DURING STEERING MANEUVERS. |
| Consequences |
THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STEERING EFFORT OR AN OVER-STEER CONDITION. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL ADD A SPACER UNDER THE BRAKE VALVE TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 16, 2001.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 1-336-881-7219.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2000 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
2000 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for SEATS
2000 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
2000 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
2000 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2000 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for WHEELS, LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
2000 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for SEAT BELTS
2000 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2000 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2000 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for SEAT BELTS
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