Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studsRecall 02V-221 · Thomas vehicles

FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall 02V-221 covers 15 Thomas vehicles for a wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs problem, reported to NHTSA on August 6, 2002.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected153 models

ReportedAug 6, 2002Owners notified Feb 28, 2003

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 02V221000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES, THE WHEEL LUG NUT MAY NOT TIGHTEN COMPLETELY.

The risk

THE WHEEL COULD LOOSEN INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

What to do

The fix

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).

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

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Thomas ER Transit1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

Thomas MVP EF1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

Thomas MVP ER1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

Built from June 1, 1999 to March 7, 2002. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.