Thomas Saf-T-Liner HD recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the Thomas Saf-T-Liner HD, covering 413 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Thomas Saf-T-Liner HD recalls by model year
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Suspension: rear: springs: air suspension system
- What is wrong
- 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
- 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.
Recall number 02V320000 · Recall details
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: certain school buses built with composite front roof caps fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 221, "school bus body joint strength." the roof cap does not meet the requirements due to the omission of the adhesive that joins the roof to the bus body.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the roof of the vehicle may crush, not properly protecting the vehicle occupants.
- Remedy
- Dealers will re-bond the roof cap to the roof sheet metal. Owner notification began september 14, 2001. 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 thomas built at 1‑336‑889‑4871.
Recall number 01V104000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: school buses. The accelerator pedal can possibly hang up on the floor rubber.
- Risk
- The driver would be expecting the vehicle's speed to decrease, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a stainless steel plate under the accelerator pedal. Owner notification began june 8, 2001. 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 thomas built at 1‑336‑889‑4871.
Recall number 01V103000 · Recall details
Questions about the Thomas Saf-T-Liner HD recalls
How do I check if my Thomas Saf-T-Liner HD has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Thomas Saf-T-Liner HD have?
3, covering suspension, structure and vehicle speed control.
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