THOMAS MPV ER 1995: STRUCTURE:BODY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V398000

Make Model Year
THOMAS MPV ER 1995
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2004-08-10 2004-08-12 2004-08-13

Production Dates: 1995-01-01 - 1996-02-29

Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-429

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2125

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

CERTAIN 1995 AND 1996 MY THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES BUILT BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 1995, AND FEBRUARY 29, 1996, WHICH ARE PREDOMINATELY OPERATED ON UNIMPROVED ROADS MAY HAVE DEVELOPED CRACKS IN THE BUS BODY FRAMING STRUCTURE MEMBERS "RAFTERS" NEAR THE HORIZONTAL WINDOW HEADER WELDS AND AT THE SIDE EMERGENCY EXIT DOORS.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, PASSENGERS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.

Remedy

THOMAS BUILT WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 5, 2005. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE A FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME SHOULD CONTACT THOMAS BUILT CUSTOMER SUPPORT OFFICE AT 336-889-4871.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.