THOMAS MVP 1998: SUSPENSION:REAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V041000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | MVP | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-05-12 | 2000-02-15 | 2000-02-28 |
Production Dates: 1995-10-01 - 1999-08-31
Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 757
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH NEWAY AD 200 REAR AIR SUSPENSIONS. THERE IS INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE SUSPENSION U-BOLT AND THE REAR AXLE WHICH CAN CAUSE THE U-BOLT TO CRACK AND FALL OFF.
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A DETAILED REPAIR PROCEDURE AND FREE PARTS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 12, 2000.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 1-336-881-9986.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
