Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Certain School Buses Fail To Comply With Requirements Of Fmvss No. 121, “Air Brake Systems.” These Vehicles Do Not Comply Due To The Low Air Warning System DeteCTIng Pressure In Only One Reservoir System And Not Both As Required.
Make Of Vehicle
THOMAS
Model Of Vehicle
ER TRANSIT
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
01V105000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Low Pressure Warning
Effect Of Defect
This Does Not Meet The Standard.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Correct The Low Air Pressure Switch Wiring. Owner Notification Began July 27, 2001. Owner Notification Is Expected To Begin 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 336-881-7219.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20001001
End Of Manufacture
20010228
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
153
Date Owners Notified
20010727
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Date Report Received
20010327
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121