2001 THOMAS HDX Recalls (2)

Campaign:
05V137000 on 04/06/2005
Component:
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Manufactured:
09/23/2000 - 03/03/2004
Affected:
4,819
Defect:
Certain 2001-2004 my thomas built mvp-ef, er transit, mvp-er, hd, and hdx school buses manufactured between september 24, 2000, and march 4, 2004. the tie rod assembly can fracture and fail, possibly resulting in complete separation.
Consequence:
Tie rod failure can possibly result in complete wheel separation and a vehicle crash could occur.
Correction:
Thomas built will notify its customers and will replace the tie rod assembly free of charge. the recall began september 6, 2005. owners may contact thomas built at (we do not yet have a telephone number).
Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
07V137000 on 03/22/2007
Component:
Service brakes, air
Manufactured:
04/22/2000 - 11/13/2003
Affected:
3,000
Defect:
Certain my 2000 through 2003 thomas built hdx and mvp-er school buses manufactured between april 23, 2000, and november 14, 2003. the service air brake pedal, for both non-adjustable and adjustable brake pedals, may contact the front structure on the bus, limiting the maximum brake force available.
Consequence:
Insufficient air brake pressure may cause extended stopping distances without prior warning, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Thomas built will notify owners and repair the affected buses free of charge. the recall began on september 14, 2007. owners can contact thomas built at 336-889-4871 or contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.
Notes:
Freightliner recall no. fl-493.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

2001 THOMAS HDX TSBs (2)

Bulletin:
51R3
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Thomas built buses: there have been reports of the forward door leaf hex shaft breaking. *pe
Bulletin:
PSD-302B
Component:
040000 service brakes, air
Summary:
Thomas built: it has been determined that certain model buses, er-hd, hdx and mvp-ef units, have the von #70 s-cam brackets that could develop cracks in the lower portion. *pe

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