2003 THOMAS HDX 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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2003 THOMAS HDX |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
2003 THOMAS HDX Recall for OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
2003 THOMAS HDX Recall for OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
2003 THOMAS HDX Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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