Recall 05V-137: 2001–2003 Thomas HD, 2001–2004 Thomas HDX and 2 more
FREIGHTLINER LLC recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Apr 1, 2005, covering about 4,819 vehicles.
The problem
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 fix
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).
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V137000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas HD | 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Thomas HDX | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 | All years |
| Thomas MVP EF | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 | All years |
| Thomas MVP ER | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 05V-137?
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.
How is recall 05V-137 fixed?
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).
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.