THOMAS C2 2004: TIRES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04T023000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | C2 | 2004 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-12-27 | 2004-12-22 | 2004-12-22 |
Production Dates: 2004-05-04 - 2004-12-19
Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Component: TIRES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
CERTAIN MICHELIN XDE COMMERCIAL TRUCK TIRES, SIZE 10R22.5 LRG AND LRF FOR USE ON FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES. THESE TIRES WERE MANFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 23 AND OCTOBER 24, 2004, CAN EXPERIENCE RAPID AIR LOSS DUE TO AN IRREGULARITY OF THE INNER LINER.
RAPID AIR LOSS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.
MICHELIN WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DECEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MICHELIN AT 888-622-2306.
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
