Recall 02V320000: 2001–2002 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner ER and 3 other models

Report received

Dec 2, 2002

Manufacturer

Freightliner corporation

Potentially affected

122vehicles

Model years

2001–2002

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 equipped with reyco rear axle air suspensions, deflated suspension air bags could create excessive driveline angles causing u-joint damage.

Possible consequence

The drive shaft could fall off of the bus. Following vehicles could then run over this obstacle, increasing the risk of damage to the following vehicle.

Remedy

Dealers will install axle stops to limit rear suspension travel and fastener torque will be checked on the suspension height control rod. Owner notification is expected to begin during february 2003. 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 freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Affected model years

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

• 2001 Thomas SAF-T-Liner HD0 complaints
• 2001 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner ER0 complaints
• 2002 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner ER1 complaints
• 2002 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HD1 complaints
• 2002 Thomas Built Buses Transit Liner ER0 complaints