Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

NHTSA campaign 02V221000 · announced August 6, 2002 · filed by Freightliner Corporation · 15 units affected

The problem

ON CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES, THE WHEEL LUG NUT MAY NOT TIGHTEN COMPLETELY.

The risk

THE WHEEL COULD LOOSEN INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW WHEEL STUDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 28, 2002. 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 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

• 1999 Thomas Er Transit
• 2000 Thomas Er Transit
• 2001 Thomas Er Transit
• 2002 Thomas Er Transit
• 1999 Thomas Mvp Ef
• 2000 Thomas Mvp Ef
• 2001 Thomas Mvp Ef
• 2002 Thomas Mvp Ef
• 1999 Thomas Mvp Er
• 2000 Thomas Mvp Er
• 2001 Thomas Mvp Er
• 2002 Thomas Mvp Er

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