2001 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER ER RECALL - #01V104000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES BUILT WITH COMPOSITE FRONT ROOF CAPS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 221, "SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH." THE ROOF CAP DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS DUE TO THE OMISSION OF THE ADHESIVE THAT JOINS THE ROOF TO THE BUS BODY.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2001 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER ER |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/2000 - 2/28/2001 |
| Recalled on |
3/29/2001 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
9/14/2001 |
| # Affected |
145 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:BODY |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES BUILT WITH COMPOSITE FRONT ROOF CAPS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 221, "SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH." THE ROOF CAP DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS DUE TO THE OMISSION OF THE ADHESIVE THAT JOINS THE ROOF TO THE BUS BODY. |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE MAY CRUSH, NOT PROPERLY PROTECTING THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL RE-BOND THE ROOF CAP TO THE ROOF SHEET METAL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 14, 2001. 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 1-336-889-4871. |
| 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 |
2001 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER ER Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
2001 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER ER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
2001 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER ER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
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