THOMAS MVP 1998: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V075000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | MVP | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-02-11 | 1999-04-12 | 1999-04-19 |
Production Dates: 1997-11-11 - 1999-09-27
Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4249
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES. THE MOUNTING BOLT FOR THE UPPER FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET CAN LOOSEN IN SERVICE DUE TO THE OMISSION OF A FRAME REINFORCEMENT FROM THE UPPER SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNT. THE LOOSENED BOLT COULD THEN WORK IN THE FRAME RAIL-MOUNTING HOLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN HAIRLINE CRACKING OF THE FRAME RAIL IN THE SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING AREA AND POSSIBLE FRACTURE OF THE SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING EYE AS WELL.
DISENGAGEMENT OF THE SHOCK"S" COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH REPAIR PARTS AND DETAILED REPAIR PROCEDURES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 11, 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 1-336-841-5992.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
