Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Transit And Shuttle Buses Equipped With Cummins Isc And Isl Diesel Engines. The Internal Front Bushing Can Spin, Causing Damage To The Air Compressor, And Possibly To The Spindle Drive At The Rear Face Of The Air Compressor Which Is Used To Provide Power To The Vehicle Hydraulic Pump. Failure Of The Air Compressor’S Spindle Drive Could Lead To Loss Of Power Assist If The Hydraulic Pump Ceases To Operate.
Make Of Vehicle
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Model Of Vehicle
TRANSIT LINER ER
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
01V111004
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Compressor
Effect Of Defect
Without Power Assist, The Vehicle Becomes Very Difficult To Turn And Could Possibly Result In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Cummins Is Handling The Owner Notification And Remedy For This Campaign. Dealers Will Replace The Air Compressor. 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 Commins At 1-800-343-7357 Or Thomas Built At 1-336-841-5924.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20000619
End Of Manufacture
20001025
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
194
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20010716