Vehicle Safety Data

Recall 07V142000 — SEAT BELTS Defect in 1994-2002 THOMAS MVP EF

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RECALL This recall affects up to 11,265 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 07V142000
Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER LLC
Vehicles Affected 11,265
Component SEAT BELTS
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles
1994 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65, 1994 THOMAS MVP EF, 1994 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX EF, 1994 THOMAS MINOTOUR, 1995 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65, 1995 THOMAS MINOTOUR, 1995 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX EF, 1995 THOMAS MVP EF, 1996 THOMAS MVP EF, 1996 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65, 1996 THOMAS MINOTOUR, 1996 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX EF, 1997 THOMAS MINOTOUR, 1997 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65, 1997 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX EF, 1997 THOMAS MVP EF, 1998 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX EF, 1998 THOMAS MVP EF, 1998 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65, 1998 THOMAS MINOTOUR, 1999 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX EF, 1999 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65, 1999 THOMAS MVP EF, 1999 THOMAS MINOTOUR, 2000 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX EF, 2000 THOMAS MVP EF, 2000 THOMAS MINOTOUR, 2000 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65, 2001 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX EF, 2001 THOMAS MVP EF, 2001 THOMAS MINOTOUR, 2001 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65, 2002 THOMAS MVP EF, 2002 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX EF, 2002 THOMAS MINOTOUR, 2002 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65

Defect Description

CERTAIN MY 1994 THROUGH 2002 THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR, FS-65, MVP-EF, ER, AND HDX-EF SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 1994, AND APRIL 15, 2002. THE SEAT BELT MAY CHAFE ON THE EDGE OF A METAL BRACKET AND WEAR PREMATURELY.

Safety Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

THOMAS BUILT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE ANY CHAFED SEAT BELTS AND REPLACE OR MODIFY THE RETAINER STRIP TO PREVENT ANY FURTHER CHAFING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 8, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 336-889-4871 OR CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 800-547-0712.

Related Recalls for THOMAS

Campaign Vehicle Component Date Affected
16V395000 1998 THOMAS VISTA STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR 24,698
16V407000 1999 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER CONVENTIONAL STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR 717
15V425000 2003 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER CONVENTIONAL STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR 3,013
15V432000 2005 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER CONVENTIONAL STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR 103,038
14V423000 2014 THOMAS MYBUS SEAT BELTS 4
08V622000 2003 THOMAS ER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 18,198
08V356000 1997 THOMAS MVP ER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 3,773
08V430000 2006 THOMAS MVP EF EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 1,419
08V432000 2007 THOMAS MVP EF EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 1,046
08V087000 2006 THOMAS ER STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 243,435
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