2002 THOMAS HD Recall

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.

2002 THOMAS HD 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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