Vehicle recall 00V041000 · February 15, 2000
1995-1999 Thomas MVP
Vehicle description: school buses equipped with neway ad 200 rear air suspensions.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: school buses equipped with neway ad 200 rear air suspensions. There is interference between the suspension u-bolt and the rear axle which can cause the u-bolt to crack and fall off.
- Consequence
- This condition could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with a detailed repair procedure and free parts.
- Notes
- Owner notification began may 12, 2000.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 1-336-881-9986.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 00V041000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 15, 2000
- Filed by
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
- Owner notification
- May 12, 2000
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 757
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear
Vehicles covered
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