Recall 02V320000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM Defect in 2001-2002 THOMAS TRANSIT LINER ER
RECALL This recall affects up to 122 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 02V320000 |
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 122 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2001 THOMAS TRANSIT LINER ER, 2001 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER ER, 2001 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER HD, 2001 THOMAS BUILT BUSES TRANSIT LINER MVP-ER, 2002 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER ER, 2002 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HD, 2002 THOMAS BUILT BUSES TRANSIT LINER MVP-ER, 2002 THOMAS BUILT BUSES TRANSIT LINER ER
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Defect Description
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH REYCO REAR AXLE AIR SUSPENSIONS, DEFLATED SUSPENSION AIR BAGS COULD CREATE EXCESSIVE DRIVELINE ANGLES CAUSING U-JOINT DAMAGE.
Safety Consequence
THE DRIVE SHAFT COULD FALL OFF OF THE BUS. FOLLOWING VEHICLES COULD THEN RUN OVER THIS OBSTACLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AXLE STOPS TO LIMIT REAR SUSPENSION TRAVEL AND FASTENER TORQUE WILL BE CHECKED ON THE SUSPENSION HEIGHT CONTROL ROD. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2003. 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 FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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