Thomas Hd 2002
Model Hd made in 2002 by Thomas got 1 recall as well as 4 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment and service brakes, air. There was one recall concerning steering .
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V137000 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | from 09/24/2000 to 03/04/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 4819 | 09/06/2005 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 04/01/2005 | 04/07/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | Tie rod failure can possibly result in complete wheel separation and a vehicle crash could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| PSD-302B | 07/30/2008 | 10034604 | 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 | 12/10/2010 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
| PSD-302B | 07/30/2008 | 10034604 | 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 | 12/10/2010 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 51R3 | 02/14/2008 | 10025902 | Thomas built buses: there have been reports of the forward door leaf hex shaft breaking. *pe | 09/15/2008 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||||
| 51R3 | 02/14/2008 | 10025902 | Thomas built buses: there have been reports of the forward door leaf hex shaft breaking. *pe | 09/15/2008 | |