2000–2002 Thomas Minotour & 2000–2002 Thomas MVP EF + 2 more recall: seat belt
⚠️ What's wrong
Certain my 1994 through 2002 thomas built Minotour, FS-65, mvp-ef, er, and hdx-ef school buses manufactured between january 23, 1994, and april 15, 2002. The seat belt may chafe on the edge of a metal bracket and wear prematurely.
💥 The risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, possibly resulting in personal injury.
🔧 The fix
Thomas built will notify owners and replace any chafed seat belts and replace or modify the retainer strip to prevent any further chafing. The recall began on february 8, 2008. Owners may 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
- 07V142000
- Manufacturer recall #
- FL-495
- Manufacturer
- FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 11,265
- Component
- SEAT BELTS
- Owner phone
- 1-800-547-0712
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 8, 2008
- Built
- Jan 23, 1994 – Apr 15, 2002
- Recall started by
- ODI
- Notes
- Freightliner recall no. FL-495.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.