Thomas Built Buses, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #01V105000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V105000 by Thomas Built Buses, Inc.. Includes 153 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/THOMAS BUILT/FMVSS121/LOW AIR WARNING, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V105000

Manufacturer: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

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

Subject: Freightliner/thomas built/fmvss121/low air warning

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 153

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: This does not meet the standard.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-44r7~2b84.9k7s

NHTSA ID: 01V105000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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