2001–2004 Thomas HDX & 2001–2004 Thomas MVP EF + 2 more recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
Tie rod failure CAN possibly result in complete wheel separation and a vehicle crash could occur.
🔧 The fix
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).
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V137000
- Manufacturer recall #
- FL-441
- Manufacturer
- FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 4,819
- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Sep 6, 2005
- Built
- Sep 24, 2000 – Mar 4, 2004
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.