Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Small Commercial Buses. The Trans/Air Air-Conditioning Compressor Belt Guard Can Rub Against The Brake Line.
Make Of Vehicle
THOMAS
Model Of Vehicle
CL100
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
01V213001
Component Description
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
Effect Of Defect
If The Brake Line Wears Through, The Vehicle Will Lose Brake Pressure Without Prior Warning, AffeCTIng The Capability To Stop The Vehicle Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replaced The Belt Guard With A Revised Version To Provide Greater Clearance Between The Brake Line And Guard And A Metal Guard Will Be Secured To The Brake Line. Owner Notification Began August 8, 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 1-336-841-5924.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20001101
End Of Manufacture
20010531
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
69
Date Owners Notified
20020808
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Date Report Received
20010626