Vehicle recall 99V075000 · April 12, 1999

1998-1999 Thomas MVP

Vehicle description: school and transit buses.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Vehicle description: school and transit buses. The mounting bolt for the upper front shock absorber bracket can loosen in service due to the omission of a frame reinforcement from the upper shock absorber mount. The loosened bolt could then work in the frame rail-mounting hole, which could result in hairline cracking of the frame rail in the shock absorber mounting area and possible fracture of the shock absorber mounting eye as well.
Consequence: Disengagement of the shock(s) could result in a crash.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with repair parts and detailed repair procedures.
Notes: Owner notification began February 11, 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 1-336-841-5992.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: 99V075000
Reported to NHTSA: April 12, 1999
Filed by: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Owner notification: February 11, 2000
Vehicles potentially affected: 4,249
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Structure › Frame and members

Recall 99V075000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Thomas MVP (1998-1999): 1999, 1998

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