Thomas MPV ER, SAF-T-LINER (1995-1996): Structure
Recall 04V398000 · Aug 12, 2004 · Freightliner LLC
2,125
vehicles affected
2,125
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04V398000
- Date
- Aug 12, 2004
- Maker
- Freightliner LLC
- Units affected
- 2,125
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Body
- Model years
- 1995-1996
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, PASSENGERS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas | MPV ER | 1995-1996 |
| Thomas | Saf-T-Liner | 1995-1996 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 04V398000?
2 models: Thomas MPV ER (1995-1996), Thomas Saf-T-Liner (1995-1996), about 2,125 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 04V398000?
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.
What can happen?
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, PASSENGERS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.