Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hd
Model Saf-t-liner Hd made by Thomas Built Buses got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning suspension .
Model 2002
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
02V320000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 02/05/2001 to 02/22/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 122 | 02/28/2003 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 12/02/2002 | 12/10/2002 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | 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 Summary | 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). |