Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 04V398000

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FREIGHTLINER LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2004-08-12.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V398000

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Component
Structure: body
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Vehicles affected
2,125
Reported to NHTSA
2004-08-12
Owners notified
2004-08-10

Defect description

CERTAIN 1995 AND 1996 MY THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES BUILT BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 1995, AND FEBRUARY 29, 1996, WHICH ARE PREDOMINATELY OPERATED ON UNIMPROVED ROADS MAY HAVE DEVELOPED CRACKS IN THE BUS BODY FRAMING STRUCTURE MEMBERS (RAFTERS) NEAR THE HORIZONTAL WINDOW HEADER WELDS AND AT THE SIDE EMERGENCY EXIT DOORS.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, PASSENGERS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.

Manufacturer remedy

THOMAS BUILT WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 5, 2005. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE A FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME SHOULD CONTACT THOMAS BUILT CUSTOMER SUPPORT OFFICE AT 336-889-4871.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
THOMAS MPV ER1996 1995
THOMAS SAF-T-Liner1996 1995

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.