Linkages: tie rod assemblyRecall 05V-137 · Thomas vehicles

FREIGHTLINER LLC recall 05V-137 covers 4,819 Thomas vehicles for a linkages: tie rod assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on April 1, 2005.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected4,8194 models

ReportedApr 1, 2005Owners notified Sep 6, 2005

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 05V137000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

CERTAIN 2001-2004 MY THOMAS BUILT MVP-EF, ER TRANSIT, MVP-ER, HD, AND HDX SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 24, 2000, AND MARCH 4, 2004. THE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY CAN FRACTURE AND FAIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN COMPLETE SEPARATION.

The risk

TIE ROD FAILURE CAN POSSIBLY RESULT IN COMPLETE WHEEL SEPARATION AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

What to do

The fix

THOMAS BUILT WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 6, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT (WE DO NOT YET HAVE A TELEPHONE NUMBER).

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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.

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

4 models

Vehicles in this recall

Thomas HD2001, 2002, 2003

Thomas HDX2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Thomas MVP EF2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Thomas MVP ER2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Built from September 24, 2000 to March 4, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.