2002 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HD RECALL - #02V320000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR : SPRINGS : AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH REYCO REAR AXLE AIR SUSPENSIONS, DEFLATED SUSPENSION AIR BAGS COULD CREATE EXCESSIVE DRIVELINE ANGLES CAUSING U-JOINT DAMAGE.
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| Vehicle |
2002 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HD |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
2/5/2001 - 2/22/2002 |
| Recalled on |
12/10/2002 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
2/28/2003 |
| # Affected |
122 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH REYCO REAR AXLE AIR SUSPENSIONS, DEFLATED SUSPENSION AIR BAGS COULD CREATE EXCESSIVE DRIVELINE ANGLES CAUSING U-JOINT DAMAGE. |
| Consequences |
THE DRIVE SHAFT COULD FALL OFF OF THE BUS. FOLLOWING VEHICLES COULD THEN RUN OVER THIS OBSTACLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING VEHICLE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AXLE STOPS TO LIMIT REAR SUSPENSION TRAVEL AND FASTENER TORQUE WILL BE CHECKED ON THE SUSPENSION HEIGHT CONTROL ROD. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2003. 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 FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Notes |
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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