Defect Description For Recall
On Certain School And Transit Buses Equipped With Reyco Rear Axle Air Suspensions, Deflated Suspension Air BAGS Could Create Excessive Driveline Angles Causing U-Joint Damage.
Make Of Vehicle
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Model Of Vehicle
TRANSIT LINER MVP-ER
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
02V320000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear:Springs:Air Suspension System
Effect Of Defect
The Drive Shaft Could Fall Off Of The Bus. Following Vehicles Could Then Run Over This Obstacle, Increasing The Risk Of Damage To The Following Vehicle.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install Axle Stops To Limit Rear Suspension Travel And Fastener Torque Will Be Checked On The Suspension Height Control Rod. Owner Notification Is Expected To Begin During February 2003. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Freightliner At 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20010205
End Of Manufacture
20020222
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
122
Date Owners Notified
20030228
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20021202