NHTSA vehicle safety data
1996 Thomas MPV ER Recalls & Complaints
The 1996 Thomas MPV ER has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1996 Thomas MPV ER. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Thomas dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1996 Thomas MPV ER. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
FREIGHTLINER/THOMAS BUILT/FRAME CRACKS
NHTSA #04V398000 · Structure — Body · NHTSA notice
Reported August 12, 2004 · FREIGHTLINER LLC
Potentially affected: 2,125 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign FL-429 · Owners notified August 10, 2004 · Vehicles built January 1, 1995 – February 29, 1996 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
CERTAIN 1995 AND 1996 MY THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES BUILT BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 1995, AND FEBRUARY 29, 1996, WHICH ARE PREDOMINATELY OPERATED ON UNIMPROVED ROADS MAY HAVE DEVELOPED CRACKS IN THE BUS BODY FRAMING STRUCTURE MEMBERS (RAFTERS) NEAR THE HORIZONTAL WINDOW HEADER WELDS AND AT THE SIDE EMERGENCY EXIT DOORS.
Safety consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, PASSENGERS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
Manufacturer remedy
THOMAS BUILT WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 5, 2005. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE A FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME SHOULD CONTACT THOMAS BUILT CUSTOMER SUPPORT OFFICE AT 336-889-4871.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.
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