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2002 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HD Recall - Campaign #02V320000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2002 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HD RECALL - #02V320000

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR : SPRINGS : AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

ON CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH REYCO REAR AXLE AIR SUSPENSIONS, DEFLATED SUSPENSION AIR BAGS COULD CREATE EXCESSIVE DRIVELINE ANGLES CAUSING U-JOINT DAMAGE.

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Vehicle 2002 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HD
Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Manufactured between 2/5/2001 - 2/22/2002
Recalled on 12/10/2002
Influenced by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 2/28/2003
# Affected 122
Recalled for SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Description ON CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH REYCO REAR AXLE AIR SUSPENSIONS, DEFLATED SUSPENSION AIR BAGS COULD CREATE EXCESSIVE DRIVELINE ANGLES CAUSING U-JOINT DAMAGE.
Consequences THE DRIVE SHAFT COULD FALL OFF OF THE BUS. FOLLOWING VEHICLES COULD THEN RUN OVER THIS OBSTACLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING VEHICLE.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSTALL AXLE STOPS TO LIMIT REAR SUSPENSION TRAVEL AND FASTENER TORQUE WILL BE CHECKED ON THE SUSPENSION HEIGHT CONTROL ROD. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2003. 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 FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Notes ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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