Thomas SAF-T-LINER HD, Transit Liner ER; Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER ER, SAF-T-LINER HD and 2 more (2001-2002): Suspension
Recall 02V320000 · Dec 2, 2002 · Freightliner Corporation
122
vehicles affected
122
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02V320000
- Date
- Dec 2, 2002
- Maker
- Freightliner Corporation
- Units affected
- 122
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Rear > Springs > Air suspension system
- Model years
- 2001-2002
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Falls
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
6 models, 8 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas | Saf-T-Liner HD | 2001 |
| Thomas | Transit Liner ER | 2001 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner ER | 2001-2002 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner HD | 2002 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Transit Liner ER | 2002 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Transit Liner MVP-ER | 2001-2002 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 02V320000?
6 models: Thomas Saf-T-Liner HD (2001), Thomas Transit Liner ER (2001), Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner ER (2001-2002) and 3 more, about 122 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 02V320000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
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.