1996 THOMAS MPV ER RECALL - #04V398000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY
CERTAIN 1995 AND 1996 MY THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES BUILT BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 1995, AND FEBRUARY 29, 1996, WHICH ARE PREDOMINATELY OPERATED ON UNIMPROVED ROADS MAY HAVE DEVELOPED CRACKS IN THE BUS BODY FRAMING STRUCTURE MEMBERS (RAFTERS) NEAR THE HORIZONTAL WINDOW HEADER WELDS AND AT THE SIDE EMERGENCY EXIT DOORS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1996 THOMAS MPV ER |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1995 - 2/29/1996 |
| Recalled on |
8/13/2004 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
8/10/2004 |
| # Affected |
2,125 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:BODY |
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| Description |
CERTAIN 1995 AND 1996 MY THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES BUILT BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 1995, AND FEBRUARY 29, 1996, WHICH ARE PREDOMINATELY OPERATED ON UNIMPROVED ROADS MAY HAVE DEVELOPED CRACKS IN THE BUS BODY FRAMING STRUCTURE MEMBERS (RAFTERS) NEAR THE HORIZONTAL WINDOW HEADER WELDS AND AT THE SIDE EMERGENCY EXIT DOORS. |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, PASSENGERS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED. |
| Corrective action |
THOMAS BUILT WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 5, 2005. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE A FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME SHOULD CONTACT THOMAS BUILT CUSTOMER SUPPORT OFFICE AT 336-889-4871. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236. |
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