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1998-1999 Thomas MVP recall: frame and members

Thomas Built Buses, Inc. reported this safety recall on April 12, 1999. It covers about 4,249 vehicles.

vehicles affected
4,249
reported
Apr 12, 1999
owners notified
Feb 11, 2000

Structure: frame and members

What is wrong
Vehicle description: school and transit buses. The mounting bolt for the upper front shock absorber bracket can loosen in service due to the omission of a frame reinforcement from the upper shock absorber mount. The loosened bolt could then work in the frame rail-mounting hole, which could result in hairline cracking of the frame rail in the shock absorber mounting area and possible fracture of the shock absorber mounting eye as well.
Risk
Disengagement of the shock(s) could result in a crash.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with repair parts and detailed repair procedures.

Recall number 99V075000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 99V075000

Is there a recall on the 1998-1999 Thomas MVP frame and members?

Yes. Recall 99V075000, reported on April 12, 1999, covers about 4,249 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 99V075000?

Owners will be provided with repair parts and detailed repair procedures.

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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