NHTSA Recall 01V378000: Body (structure)
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 57 vehicles. It affects 1996–2001 Thomas Mvp EF.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V378000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY |
| Report received | December 12, 2001 |
| Owner notification | May 1, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: certain school buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." a third roof hatch must be added to meet the standard requirements. Only vehicles located in the state of washington are involved.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the bus occupant may not be able to exit the bus quickly.
Remedy
Dealers will install a third roof hatch. Owner notification began may 1, 2002. 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 336-889-4871.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V378000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.