Thomas Built Buses, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #01V103000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V103000 by Thomas Built Buses, Inc.. Includes 146 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/THOMAS BUILT/ACCELERATOR PEDAL, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: school buses. the accelerator pedal can possibly hang up on the floor rubber.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V103000

Manufacturer: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2001-03-27T00:00:00

Subject: Freightliner/thomas built/accelerator pedal

Component: Vehicle Speed Control

Potentially Affected Units: 146

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: school buses. the accelerator pedal can possibly hang up on the floor rubber.

Consequence Summary: The driver would be expecting the vehicle's speed to decrease, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-bjuv-yq2x_jqkq

NHTSA ID: 01V103000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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