Recall 04V398000: 1995–1996 Thomas SAF-T-Liner

Report received

Aug 12, 2004

Manufacturer

Freightliner llc

Potentially affected

2,125vehicles

Model years

1995–1996

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

Certain 1995 and 1996 my thomas built school buses built between january 1, 1995, and february 29, 1996, which are predominately operated on unimproved roads may have developed cracks in the bus body framing structure members (rafters) near the horizontal window header welds and at the side emergency exit doors.

Possible consequence

In the event of a crash, passengers could be seriously injured.

Remedy

Thomas built will notify its customers and provide a free remedy. The recall began august 5, 2005. Owners who do not receive a free remedy within a reasonable amount of time should contact thomas built customer support office at 336-889-4871.

Affected model years

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

• 1995 Thomas SAF-T-Liner1 complaints
• 1996 Thomas SAF-T-Liner0 complaints