Thomas Built Buses Transit Liner Mvp-er

Model Transit Liner Mvp-er made by Thomas Built Buses got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning suspension .

Model 2001

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
02V320000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 02/05/2001 to 02/22/2002V (Vehicle)12202/28/2003MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC12/02/200212/10/2002
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryThe 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 SummaryDealers 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.
NotesAlso, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).