2000 Thomas Built Fe Recalls
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Recalled Component
EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
Recall Date
July 17th, 2013
July 17th, 2013
Units Effected
5
5
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V306000
Manufacturer: MATTHEWS SPECIALTY VEHICLES
Manufactured Begin Date: April 15th, 2013
Manufactured End Date: April 15th, 2013
Date of Owner Notification: August 13th, 2013
Defect Summary:
Matthews Specialty Vehicles is recalling one model year 2013 Freightliner XCR bus manufactured June 27, 2013; and one model year 2000 Thomas Built FE bus manufactured April 15, 2013; and model year 2013 International TerraStar buses manufactured June 12, 2013; and one model year 2011 Thomas Built CHSU/Mickey bus manufactured April 24, 2013. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear. Consequence Summary:
If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash. Corrective Summary:
Matthews Specialty Vehicles will notify the owner and Dometic staff will replace the affected motor with one of a different design. The recall began on August 13, 2013. Owners may contact Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed. Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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