NHTSA recall 06V422000
Steering › Column
Thomas Built Buses Mvp-Ef
Reported Nov 3, 20062,650 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER LLCMaker’s number FL-482Built Sep 27, 2004 – Sep 10, 2006
The defect
Certain my 2004 through 2006 thomas built mvp-ef school buses manufactured between september 27, 2004, and september 10, 2006. the steering column floor seal forms a well around the column at the floor. debris, such as loose fasteners, may get trapped in the seal well, potentially causing the steering to bind.
The risk
If the steering column should bind, vehicle steering may be restricted, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
The remedy
Thomas built will notify owners and repair the seal with a new design free of charge. the recall IS expected to begin on march 30, 2007. owners may contact thomas built at 336-889-4871 or owners may contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.