Auto Recalls for Consumers

1998 THOMAS MVP Recall - Campaign #00V041000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1998 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.

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Vehicle 1998 THOMAS MVP
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
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 1998 THOMAS MVP Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, CABLES

1998 THOMAS MVP Recall for SEATS

1998 THOMAS MVP Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS

1998 THOMAS MVP Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL

1998 THOMAS MVP Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS

1998 THOMAS MVP Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS, SWITCH
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