STARCRAFT BUS MVP 1999: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
| Make : STARCRAFT BUS | Model : MVP | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 1997-11-11 - 1999-09-27 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 99V075000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2000-02-11 | Date Received by ODI: 1999-04-12 | Date Added to Database: 1999-04-19 |
| Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 4249 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES. THE MOUNTING BOLT FOR THE UPPER FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET CAN LOOSEN IN SERVICE DUE TO THE OMISSION OF A FRAME REINFORCEMENT FROM THE UPPER SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNT. THE LOOSENED BOLT COULD THEN WORK IN THE FRAME RAIL-MOUNTING HOLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN HAIRLINE CRACKING OF THE FRAME RAIL IN THE SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING AREA AND POSSIBLE FRACTURE OF THE SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING EYE AS WELL. |
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Consequence:
DISENGAGEMENT OF THE SHOCK"S" COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH REPAIR PARTS AND DETAILED REPAIR PROCEDURES. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 11, 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 1-336-841-5992.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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