Suspension: rearRecall 00V-041 · 1995–1999 Thomas MVP

THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. recall 00V-041 covers 757 1995–1999 Thomas MVP for a suspension: rear problem, reported to NHTSA on February 15, 2000.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected7571 model

ReportedFeb 15, 2000Owners notified May 12, 2000

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 00V041000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

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).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Thomas MVP1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

Built from October 1, 1995 to August 31, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.