THOMAS MVP EF 2002: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02V221000
Make | Model | Year |
---|---|---|
THOMAS | MVP EF | 2002 |
Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
2003-02-28 | 2002-08-06 | 2002-08-14 |
Production Dates: 1999-06-01 - 2002-03-07
Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Component: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 15
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES, THE WHEEL LUG NUT MAY NOT TIGHTEN COMPLETELY.
THE WHEEL COULD LOOSEN INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW WHEEL STUDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 28, 2002. 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 336-889-4871.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.