Recall 06V014000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT Defect in 2006-2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX
RECALL This recall affects up to 360 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 06V014000 |
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 360 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
CERTAIN 2006 THOMAS BUILT HDX SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY AND NOVEMBER 2005. THE FRONT SPRING EYES MAY CRACK FROM EMBRITTLEMENT DUE TO AN IMPROPER HEAT TREAT PROCESS.
Safety Consequence
VEHICLE STEERING CONTROL MAY BE REDUCED IF ABNORMAL FRONT SUSPENSION NOISES ARE IGNORED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH AND PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
THOMAS BUILT WILL NOTIFY ITS OWNERS AND REPAIR THE STEERING SUSPENSIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 2006.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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