Recall 05V137000: 2001–2004 Thomas MVP EF and 1 other model

Report received

Apr 1, 2005

Manufacturer

Freightliner llc

Potentially affected

4,819vehicles

Model years

2001–2004

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 2001-2004 my thomas built mvp-ef, er transit, mvp-er, hd, and hdx school buses manufactured between september 24, 2000, and march 4, 2004. The tie rod assembly can fracture and fail, possibly resulting in complete separation.

Possible consequence

Tie rod failure can possibly result in complete wheel separation and a vehicle crash could occur.

Remedy

Thomas built will notify its customers and will replace the tie rod assembly free of charge. The recall began september 6, 2005. Owners may contact thomas built at (we do not yet have a telephone number).

Affected model years

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

• 2001 Thomas MVP EF0 complaints
• 2002 Thomas MVP EF0 complaints
• 2003 Thomas MVP EF0 complaints
• 2004 Thomas MVP EF1 complaints
• 2001 Thomas MVP ER1 complaints
• 2002 Thomas MVP ER0 complaints
• 2003 Thomas MVP ER0 complaints
• 2004 Thomas MVP ER0 complaints