THOMAS MVP ER 2002: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V137000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | MVP ER | 2002 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2008-02-29 | 2007-03-23 | 2007-03-23 |
Production Dates: 2000-04-23 - 2003-11-14
Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-493
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3000
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
CERTAIN MY 2000 THROUGH 2003 THOMAS BUILT HDX AND MVP-ER SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 23, 2000, AND NOVEMBER 14, 2003. THE SERVICE AIR BRAKE PEDAL, FOR BOTH NON-ADJUSTABLE AND ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDALS, MAY CONTACT THE FRONT STRUCTURE ON THE BUS, LIMITING THE MAXIMUM BRAKE FORCE AVAILABLE.
INSUFFICIENT AIR BRAKE PRESSURE MAY CAUSE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
THOMAS BUILT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE AFFECTED BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 336-889-4871 OR CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 800-547-0712.
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-493.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY: 1-800-424-9153'; OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
