2001-2004 Thomas HD, Thomas HDX and others recall: tie rod assembly
Freightliner LLC reported this safety recall on April 1, 2005. It covers about 4,819 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 4,819
- reported
- Apr 1, 2005
- owners notified
- Sep 6, 2005
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Tie rod failure can possibly result in complete wheel separation and a vehicle crash could occur.
- 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).
Recall number 05V137000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 05V137000
Is there a recall on the 2001-2004 Thomas HD, Thomas HDX and others tie rod assembly?
Yes. Recall 05V137000, reported on April 1, 2005, covers about 4,819 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 05V137000?
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?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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