2000–2003 Thomas HDX & 2000–2003 Thomas MVP ER recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
Certain my 2000 through 2003 thomas built HDX and mvp-er school buses manufactured between april 23, 2000, and november 14, 2003. The service air brake pedal, for both non-adjustable and adjustable brake pedals, may contact the front structure on the bus, limiting the maximum brake force available.
💥 The risk
Insufficient air brake pressure may cause extended stopping distances without prior warning, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
🔧 The fix
Thomas built will notify owners and repair the affected buses free of charge. The recall began on september 14, 2007. Owners CAN contact thomas built at 336-889-4871 or contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.
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
- 07V137000
- Manufacturer recall #
- FL-493
- Manufacturer
- FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 3,000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Owner phone
- 1-800-547-0712
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 29, 2008
- Built
- Apr 23, 2000 – Nov 14, 2003
- Recall started by
- ODI
- Notes
- Freightliner recall no. FL-493.customers may 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.