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2000 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER ER Recall - Campaign #01V104000

 
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2000 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER ER RECALL - #01V104000

RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES BUILT WITH COMPOSITE FRONT ROOF CAPS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 221, "SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH." THE ROOF CAP DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS DUE TO THE OMISSION OF THE ADHESIVE THAT JOINS THE ROOF TO THE BUS BODY.

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Vehicle 2000 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER ER
Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Manufactured between 10/1/2000 - 2/28/2001
Recalled on 3/29/2001
Influenced by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 9/14/2001
# Affected 145
Recalled for STRUCTURE:BODY
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES BUILT WITH COMPOSITE FRONT ROOF CAPS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 221, "SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH." THE ROOF CAP DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS DUE TO THE OMISSION OF THE ADHESIVE THAT JOINS THE ROOF TO THE BUS BODY.
Consequences IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE MAY CRUSH, NOT PROPERLY PROTECTING THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL RE-BOND THE ROOF CAP TO THE ROOF SHEET METAL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 14, 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 1-336-889-4871.
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 2000 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER ER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR

2000 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER ER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
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