Recall 99V-075: 1998–1999 Thomas MVP
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Apr 12, 1999, covering about 4,249 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
Disengagement of the shock(S) could result in a crash.
The fix
Owners will be provided with repair parts and detailed repair procedures.
Notes
Owner notification began february 11, 2000. 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 1-336-841-5992.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Structure › Frame and Members |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 99V075000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas MVP | 1998, 1999 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 99V-075?
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.
How is recall 99V-075 fixed?
Owners will be provided with repair parts and detailed repair procedures.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.