Defect Description For Recall
Certain 1995 And 1996 My Thomas Built School Buses Built Between January 1, 1995, And February 29, 1996, Which Are Predominately Operated On Unimproved Roads May Have Developed Cracks In The Bus Body Framing Structure Members (Rafters) Near The Horizontal Window Header Welds And At The Side Emergency Exit Doors.
Make Of Vehicle
THOMAS
Model Of Vehicle
MPV ER
Year
1995
Recall Campaign Number
04V398000
Component Description
Structure:Body
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, Passengers Could Be Seriously Injured.
Fix Defect
Thomas Built Will Notify Its Customers And Provide A Free Remedy. The Recall Began August 5, 2005. Owners Who Do Not Receive A Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Amount Of Time Should Contact Thomas Built Customer Support Office At 336-889-4871.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Start Of Manufacture
19950101
End Of Manufacture
19960229
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2125
Date Owners Notified
20040810
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Date Report Received
20040812
Make Campaign Number
FL-429