Recall 99V075000: Thomas built buses, inc.

Report received

Apr 12, 1999

Manufacturer

Thomas built buses, inc.

Potentially affected

4,249vehicles

Model years

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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

Vehicle description: school and transit buses. The mounting bolt for the upper front shock absorber bracket can loosen in service due to the omission of a frame reinforcement from the upper shock absorber mount. The loosened bolt could then work in the frame rail-mounting hole, which could result in hairline cracking of the frame rail in the shock absorber mounting area and possible fracture of the shock absorber mounting eye as well.

Possible consequence

Disengagement of the shock(s) could result in a crash.

Remedy

Owners will be provided with repair parts and detailed repair procedures.