Recall 06V422000: 2004–2006 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF

Report received

Nov 3, 2006

Manufacturer

Freightliner llc

Potentially affected

2,650vehicles

Model years

2004–2006

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 my 2004 through 2006 thomas built mvp-ef school buses manufactured between september 27, 2004, and september 10, 2006. The steering column floor seal forms a well around the column at the floor. Debris, such as loose fasteners, may get trapped in the seal well, potentially causing the steering to bind.

Possible consequence

If the steering column should bind, vehicle steering may be restricted, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without prior warning.

Remedy

Thomas built will notify owners and repair the seal with a new design free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on march 30, 2007. Owners may contact thomas built at 336-889-4871 or owners may contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.

Affected model years

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

• 2004 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF1 complaints
• 2005 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF0 complaints
• 2006 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF0 complaints