Auto Recalls for Consumers

2001 THOMAS MVP ER Recall - Campaign #01V341000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2001 THOMAS MVP ER RECALL - #01V341000

RECALL FOR SEATS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SYNTEC SEATS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION." SOME SEATS (1) FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIRED FOUR INCH CLEARANCE DURING THE TEST PROCEDURE, WHILE STILL MEETING THE POST TEST CONDITION; (2) FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIRED FRONTAL PRE-LOAD WHEN TESTING UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; OR (3) WHILE STILL MEETING THE REQUIRED FORCE/DEFECTION, EXPERIENCE WELD BREAKAGE.

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Vehicle 2001 THOMAS MVP ER
Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Manufactured between 3/5/2001 - 8/10/2001
Recalled on 11/5/2001
Influenced by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 11/13/2001
# Affected 708
Recalled for SEATS
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SYNTEC SEATS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION." SOME SEATS (1) FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIRED FOUR INCH CLEARANCE DURING THE TEST PROCEDURE, WHILE STILL MEETING THE POST TEST CONDITION; (2) FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIRED FRONTAL PRE-LOAD WHEN TESTING UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; OR (3) WHILE STILL MEETING THE REQUIRED FORCE/DEFECTION, EXPERIENCE WELD BREAKAGE.
Consequences IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT FRAME AND THE SEAT BACK CUSHION ON THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 13, 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 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 ER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, LOW PRESSURE WARNING, SWITCH

2001 THOMAS MVP ER Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL

2001 THOMAS MVP ER Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN

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

2001 THOMAS MVP ER Recall for SEAT BELTS

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

2001 THOMAS MVP ER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

2001 THOMAS MVP ER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

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

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

2001 THOMAS MVP ER Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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