2001 THOMAS ER TRANSIT RECALL - #02V221000
RECALL FOR WHEELS : LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES, THE WHEEL LUG NUT MAY NOT TIGHTEN COMPLETELY.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2001 THOMAS ER TRANSIT |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/1999 - 3/7/2002 |
| Recalled on |
8/14/2002 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
2/28/2003 |
| # Affected |
15 |
| Recalled for |
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES, THE WHEEL LUG NUT MAY NOT TIGHTEN COMPLETELY. |
| Consequences |
THE WHEEL COULD LOOSEN INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW WHEEL STUDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 28, 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 ER TRANSIT Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, LOW PRESSURE WARNING, SWITCH
2001 THOMAS ER TRANSIT Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL
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