THOMAS MVP EF 2000: STEERING:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V428000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | MVP EF | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-08-16 | 2000-12-29 | 2001-01-02 |
Production Dates: 2000-04-01 - 2000-10-31
Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 557
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES AND A TRW STEERING GEAR. THE PINCH BOLT ON THE PITMAN ARM CONTACTS THE EXHAUST PORT ON THE AIR BRAKE TREADLE VALVE DURING STEERING MANEUVERS.
THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STEERING EFFORT OR AN OVER-STEER CONDITION.
DEALERS WILL ADD A SPACER UNDER THE BRAKE VALVE TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 16, 2001.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 1-336-881-7219.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
