Recall 01V097009: 2000 Thomas MVP EF and 3 other models

Report received

Jun 26, 2001

Manufacturer

Freightliner corporation

Potentially affected

129vehicles

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 safety belt assemblies produced by am-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.

Possible consequence

Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

Remedy

Am-safe notified thomas built's customers to return their vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the seat belts repaired free of charge. Owner notification began september 21, 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 1-336-889-4871.

Affected model years

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

• 2000 Thomas Conventional0 complaints
• 2000 Thomas ER Model0 complaints
• 2000 Thomas MVP EF0 complaints
• 2000 Thomas MVP ER0 complaints