Recall
Thomas Saf-t-liner — 04V398000
NHTSA ID
04V398000
Make
Thomas
Model
Saf-t-liner
Years Affected
1995
Recall Date
2004-08-12
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY
Units Affected
2,125
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-429
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
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, PASSENGERS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
Remedy
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.