STARCRAFT BUS MVP 1997: SUSPENSION:REAR
| Make : STARCRAFT BUS | Model : MVP | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 1995-10-01 - 1999-08-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 00V041000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2000-05-12 | Date Received by ODI: 2000-02-15 | Date Added to Database: 2000-02-28 |
| Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 757 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH NEWAY AD 200 REAR AIR SUSPENSIONS. THERE IS INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE SUSPENSION U-BOLT AND THE REAR AXLE WHICH CAN CAUSE THE U-BOLT TO CRACK AND FALL OFF. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A DETAILED REPAIR PROCEDURE AND FREE PARTS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 12, 2000.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 THOMAS BUILT AT 1-336-881-9986.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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