What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2005078
- Recall date
- 29 March 2005
- Make
- Thomas Built
- Models
- Hdx, Mvp-Ef, Hd, Mvp-Er, Er Transit Bus
- Model years
- 2000 to 2004
- Vehicle class
- Truck - Med. & H.D.
- System
- Steering
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 35
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain school buses, a crack on the internal thread root of the tie rod could lead to separation of the tie rod from the steer axle assembly. Tie rod separation could result in a loss of steering control. Correction: Dealers will replace the tie rod assemblies.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2005078.