NHTSA Recall 06V014000: Suspension: front
FREIGHTLINER LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 360 vehicles. It affects 2006 Thomas Built Buses Hdx.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V014000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-469 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT |
| Report received | January 18, 2006 |
| Owner notification | April 10, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain 2006 thomas built hdx school buses manufactured between july and november 2005. The front spring eyes may crack from embrittlement due to an improper heat treat process.
Safety risk
Vehicle steering control may be reduced if abnormal front suspension noises are ignored, possibly resulting in a crash and personal injury.
Remedy
Thomas built will notify its owners and repair the steering suspensions free of charge. The recall began on april 10, 2006.
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 06V014000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Hdx | 2006 |
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.