1995 THOMAS MVP RECALL - #00V041000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH NEWAY AD 200 REAR AIR SUSPENSIONS. THERE IS INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE SUSPENSION U-BOLT AND THE REAR AXLE WHICH CAN CAUSE THE U-BOLT TO CRACK AND FALL OFF.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1995 THOMAS MVP |
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| Manufacturer |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/1995 - 8/31/1999 |
| Recalled on |
2/28/2000 |
| Influenced by |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
5/12/2000 |
| # Affected |
757 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH NEWAY AD 200 REAR AIR SUSPENSIONS. THERE IS INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE SUSPENSION U-BOLT AND THE REAR AXLE WHICH CAN CAUSE THE U-BOLT TO CRACK AND FALL OFF. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A DETAILED REPAIR PROCEDURE AND FREE PARTS. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 12, 2000.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 1-336-881-9986.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1995 THOMAS MVP Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1995 THOMAS MVP Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1995 THOMAS MVP Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
1995 THOMAS MVP Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
1995 THOMAS MVP Recall for SEATS
1995 THOMAS MVP Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, CABLES
1995 THOMAS MVP Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL
1995 THOMAS MVP Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
1995 THOMAS MVP Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS, SWITCH
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