2002 THOMAS HD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 THOMAS HD
The 2002 THOMAS HD has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by FREIGHTLINER LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2002 THOMAS HD
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2002 THOMAS HD, potentially affecting up to 4,819 vehicles.
Recall 05V137000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 4,819 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN 2001-2004 MY THOMAS BUILT MVP-EF, ER TRANSIT, MVP-ER, HD, AND HDX SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 24, 2000, AND MARCH 4, 2004. THE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY CAN FRACTURE AND FAIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN COMPLETE SEPARATION.
Consequence: TIE ROD FAILURE CAN POSSIBLY RESULT IN COMPLETE WHEEL SEPARATION AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: THOMAS BUILT WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 6, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT (WE DO NOT YET HAVE A TELEPHONE NUMBER).
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 THOMAS HD
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 THOMAS HD.
Safety Rating for the 2002 THOMAS HD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 THOMAS HD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 THOMAS HD
FREIGHTLINER LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2002 THOMAS HD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
51R3 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
THOMAS BUILT BUSES: THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF THE FORWARD DOOR LEAF HEX SHAFT BREAKING. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 THOMAS HD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the THOMAS HD
- 2001 THOMAS HD — 0 complaints
- 2002 THOMAS HD (current)
- 2003 THOMAS HD — 0 complaints
Other THOMAS Models
- THOMAS SCHOOL BUS — 27 total complaints
- THOMAS THOMAS — 14 total complaints
- THOMAS MVP EF — 10 total complaints
- THOMAS BUS — 7 total complaints
- THOMAS SAF-T-LINER — 7 total complaints
- THOMAS C2 — 3 total complaints
- THOMAS ER MODEL — 3 total complaints
- THOMAS FS-65 — 3 total complaints