NHTSA safety recall

Recall 02V221000

Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs — Thomas · reported 6 Aug 2002 · 15 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

ON CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES, THE WHEEL LUG NUT MAY NOT TIGHTEN COMPLETELY.

The risk

THE WHEEL COULD LOOSEN INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW WHEEL STUDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 28, 2002. 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 THOMAS BUILT AT 336-889-4871.

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

NHTSA campaign
02V221000
Filed by
Freightliner Corporation
Report received
6 Aug 2002
Owners notified
28 Feb 2003
Potentially affected
15

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1999 Thomas Er Transit 2000 Thomas Er Transit 2001 Thomas Er Transit 2002 Thomas Er Transit 1999 Thomas Mvp Ef 2000 Thomas Mvp Ef 2001 Thomas Mvp Ef 2002 Thomas Mvp Ef 1999 Thomas Mvp Er 2000 Thomas Mvp Er 2001 Thomas Mvp Er 2002 Thomas Mvp Er

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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