Recall 00V428000: 2000 Thomas MVP EF

Report received

Dec 29, 2000

Manufacturer

Thomas built buses, inc.

Potentially affected

557vehicles

Model years

2000

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with air brakes and a trw steering gear. The pinch bolt on the pitman arm contacts the exhaust port on the air brake treadle valve during steering maneuvers.

Possible consequence

This could result in increased steering effort or an over-steer condition.

Remedy

Dealers will add a spacer under the brake valve to provide sufficient clearance.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2000 Thomas MVP EF0 complaints