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NHTSA recall 01V104000 · announced March 27, 2001 · filed by Freightliner Corporation · 145 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE MAY CRUSH, NOT PROPERLY PROTECTING THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

What to do

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.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2000 Thomas Saf-t-liner Hd
• 2001 Thomas Saf-t-liner Hd
• 2000 Thomas Transit Liner Er
• 2001 Thomas Transit Liner Er
• 2000 Thomas Transit Liner Hd
• 2001 Thomas Transit Liner Hd
• 2000 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Er
• 2001 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Er

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.