NHTSA campaign 02V221000
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall 02V221000
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES, THE WHEEL LUG NUT MAY NOT TIGHTEN COMPLETELY.
Reported 08/06/2002
What can happen
THE WHEEL COULD LOOSEN INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Repair
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.
Components
- Wheels: Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.
2002 Thomas ER TRANSITView records2002 Thomas MVP EFView records2002 Thomas MVP ERView records2001 Thomas ER TRANSITView records2001 Thomas MVP EFView records2001 Thomas MVP ERView records2000 Thomas ER TRANSITView records2000 Thomas MVP EFView records2000 Thomas MVP ERView records1999 Thomas ER TRANSITView records1999 Thomas MVP EFView records1999 Thomas MVP ERView records