Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #04V398000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V398000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 2,125 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/THOMAS BUILT/FRAME CRACKS, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain 1995 and 1996 my thomas built school buses built between january 1, 1995, and february 29, 1996, which are predominately operated on unimproved roads may have developed cracks in the bus body framing structure members (rafters) near the horizontal window header welds and at the side emergency exit doors.

Corrective Action

Thomas built will notify its customers and provide a free remedy. the recall began august 5, 2005. owners who do not receive a free remedy within a reasonable amount of time should contact thomas built customer support office at 336-889-4871.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V398000
Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc
Report Received Date: 2004-08-12T00:00:00
Subject: Freightliner/thomas built/frame cracks
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 2,125

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-429
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain 1995 and 1996 my thomas built school buses built between january 1, 1995, and february 29, 1996, which are predominately operated on unimproved roads may have developed cracks in the bus body framing structure members (rafters) near the horizontal window header welds and at the side emergency exit doors.
Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash, passengers could be seriously injured.
Corrective Action: Thomas built will notify its customers and provide a free remedy. the recall began august 5, 2005. owners who do not receive a free remedy within a reasonable amount of time should contact thomas built customer support office at 336-889-4871.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 04V398000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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