Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: School Buses. The Accelerator Pedal Can Possibly Hang Up On The Floor Rubber.
Make Of Vehicle
THOMAS
Model Of Vehicle
TRANSIT LINER HD
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
01V103000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
Effect Of Defect
The Driver Would Be ExpeCTIng The Vehicle’S Speed To Decrease, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20001001
End Of Manufacture
20010331
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
146
Date Owners Notified
20010608
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Date Report Received
20010327