Auto Recalls for Consumers

2001 THOMAS MVP EF Recall - Campaign #05V137000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2001 THOMAS MVP EF RECALL - #05V137000

RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

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.

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Vehicle 2001 THOMAS MVP EF
Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufactured between 9/24/2000 - 3/4/2004
Recalled on 4/7/2005
Influenced by FREIGHTLINER LLC
Owners Notified on 9/6/2005
# Affected 4,819
Recalled for STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Description 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.
Consequences TIE ROD FAILURE CAN POSSIBLY RESULT IN COMPLETE WHEEL SEPARATION AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Corrective action 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).
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.
See also 2001 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for SEATS

2001 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY

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 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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