2000 THOMAS MVP EF RECALL - #01V378000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." A THIRD ROOF HATCH MUST BE ADDED TO MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS. ONLY VEHICLES LOCATED IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON ARE INVOLVED.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2000 THOMAS MVP EF |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
11/1/1996 - 11/30/2001 |
| Recalled on |
1/2/2002 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
5/1/2002 |
| # Affected |
57 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:BODY |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." A THIRD ROOF HATCH MUST BE ADDED TO MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS. ONLY VEHICLES LOCATED IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON ARE INVOLVED. |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE BUS OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE ABLE TO EXIT THE BUS QUICKLY. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A THIRD ROOF HATCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 1, 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 |
2000 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
2000 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for SEATS
2000 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
2000 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
2000 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
2000 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for WHEELS, LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
2000 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for SEAT BELTS
2000 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2000 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2000 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for SEAT BELTS
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