Recall 06V014000: 2006 Thomas Built Buses HDX

Report received

Jan 18, 2006

Manufacturer

Freightliner llc

Potentially affected

360vehicles

Model years

2006

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 2006 thomas built hdx school buses manufactured between july and november 2005. The front spring eyes may crack from embrittlement due to an improper heat treat process.

Possible consequence

Vehicle steering control may be reduced if abnormal front suspension noises are ignored, possibly resulting in a crash and personal injury.

Remedy

Thomas built will notify its owners and repair the steering suspensions free of charge. The recall began on april 10, 2006.

Affected model years

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

• 2006 Thomas Built Buses HDX0 complaints