Recall campaign · NHTSA 00V428000

Steering: linkages

THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2000-12-29.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V428000

Steering: linkages

Component
Steering: linkages
Manufacturer
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Vehicles affected
557
Reported to NHTSA
2000-12-29
Owners notified
2001-08-16

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES AND A TRW STEERING GEAR. THE PINCH BOLT ON THE PITMAN ARM CONTACTS THE EXHAUST PORT ON THE AIR BRAKE TREADLE VALVE DURING STEERING MANEUVERS.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STEERING EFFORT OR AN OVER-STEER CONDITION.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL ADD A SPACER UNDER THE BRAKE VALVE TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 16, 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 1-336-881-7219.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
THOMAS MVP EF2000

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.