Defect Description For Recall
Certain My 1994 Through 2002 Thomas Built Minotour, FS-65, Mvp-Ef, Er, And Hdx-Ef School Buses Manufactured Between January 23, 1994, And April 15, 2002. The Seat Belt May Chafe On The Edge Of A Metal Bracket And Wear Prematurely.
Make Of Vehicle
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Model Of Vehicle
HDX EF
Year
1995
Recall Campaign Number
07V142000
Component Description
Seat Belts
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Vehicle Crash, The Seat Occupant May Not Be Properly Restrained, Possibly Resulting In Personal Injury.
Fix Defect
Thomas Built Will Notify Owners And Replace Any Chafed Seat Belts And Replace Or Modify The Retainer Strip To Prevent Any Further Chafing. The Recall Began On February 8, 2008. Owners May Contact Thomas Built At 336-889-4871 Or Contact Freightliner At 800-547-0712.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Start Of Manufacture
19940123
End Of Manufacture
20020415
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
11265
Date Owners Notified
20080208
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20070327
Make Campaign Number
FL-495