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2001 THOMAS MVP EF Recall - Campaign #01V378000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2001 THOMAS MVP EF RECALL - #01V378000

RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." A THIRD ROOF HATCH MUST BE ADDED TO MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS. ONLY VEHICLES LOCATED IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON ARE INVOLVED.

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Vehicle 2001 THOMAS MVP EF
Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Manufactured between 11/1/1996 - 11/30/2001
Recalled on 1/2/2002
Influenced by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 5/1/2002
# Affected 57
Recalled for STRUCTURE:BODY
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." A THIRD ROOF HATCH MUST BE ADDED TO MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS. ONLY VEHICLES LOCATED IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON ARE INVOLVED.
Consequences IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE BUS OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE ABLE TO EXIT THE BUS QUICKLY.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSTALL A THIRD ROOF HATCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 1, 2002. 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 336-889-4871.
Notes ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 2001 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for SEATS

2001 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for WHEELS, LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS

2001 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for SEAT BELTS

2001 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

2001 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

2001 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

2001 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for SEAT BELTS

2001 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

2001 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
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