OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

01V103000

Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal

Reported Mar 27, 2001 · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN POSSIBLY HANG UP ON THE FLOOR RUBBER.

Consequence

THE DRIVER WOULD BE EXPECTING THE VEHICLE'S SPEED TO DECREASE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A STAINLESS STEEL PLATE UNDER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 8, 2001. 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 1-336-889-4871.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

2001 Thomas SAF-T-LINER 2001 Thomas Transit Liner Er 2001 Thomas Transit Liner Hd 2001 Thomas SAF-T-LINER Hd 2000 Thomas SAF-T-LINER Hd 2000 Thomas Transit Liner Hd 2000 Thomas Transit Liner Er 2000 Thomas SAF-T-LINER

This is model-level recall history. It does not confirm whether a particular VIN is affected or has received the repair. Check with NHTSA ↗