NHTSA recall 04V398000
Structure › Body
Thomas Mpv Er and 1 more
Reported Aug 12, 20042,125 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER LLCMaker’s number FL-429Built Jan 1, 1995 – Feb 29, 1996
The defect
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.
The risk
In the event of a crash, passengers could be seriously injured.
The remedy
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.