2002 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HD
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2002 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HD. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2002 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HD. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
2002 thomas freightliner school bus- bus was on activity trip at another school and noticed a hard pedal on brakes after unloading the kids. Told driver not to move bus. Brought over different bus and towed that one back. Mechanic noticed the clevis pedal rod had separated in the boot behind foot pedal. The grommet that held it together was bad causing it to come loose. *Jb