Recall 02V221000: 1999–2002 Thomas MVP ER and 2 other models

Report received

Aug 6, 2002

Manufacturer

Freightliner corporation

Potentially affected

15vehicles

Model years

1999–2002

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

On certain school and transit buses, the wheel lug nut may not tighten completely.

Possible consequence

The wheel could loosen increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

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

• 1999 Thomas ER0 complaints
• 2000 Thomas ER0 complaints
• 2001 Thomas ER0 complaints
• 2002 Thomas ER0 complaints
• 1999 Thomas MVP EF0 complaints
• 2000 Thomas MVP EF0 complaints
• 2001 Thomas MVP EF0 complaints
• 2002 Thomas MVP EF0 complaints
• 1999 Thomas MVP ER0 complaints
• 2000 Thomas MVP ER0 complaints
• 2001 Thomas MVP ER1 complaints
• 2002 Thomas MVP ER0 complaints