NHTSA recall 05V137000
Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Thomas HD and 3 more
Reported Apr 1, 20054,819 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER LLCMaker’s number FL-441Built Sep 24, 2000 – Mar 4, 2004
The defect
Certain 2001-2004 my thomas built mvp-ef, er transit, mvp-er, HD, and hdx school buses manufactured between september 24, 2000, and march 4, 2004. the tie rod assembly can fracture and fail, possibly resulting in complete separation.
The risk
Tie rod failure can possibly result in complete wheel separation and a vehicle crash could occur.
The remedy
Thomas built will notify its customers and will replace the tie rod assembly free of charge. the recall began september 6, 2005. owners may contact thomas built at (we do not yet have a telephone number).