Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #01V111004

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V111004 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 194 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/THOMAS BUILT/CUMMINS AIR COMPRESSOR, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: transit and shuttle buses equipped with cummins isc and isl diesel engines. the internal front bushing can spin, causing damage to the air compressor, and possibly to the spindle drive at the rear face of the air compressor which is used to provide power to the vehicle hydraulic pump. failure of the air compressor's spindle drive could lead to loss of power assist if the hydraulic pump ceases to operate.

Corrective Action

Cummins is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will replace the air compressor. 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 commins at 1-800-343-7357 or thomas built at 1-336-841-5924.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V111004

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 2001-07-16T00:00:00

Subject: Freightliner/thomas built/cummins air compressor

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 194

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: transit and shuttle buses equipped with cummins isc and isl diesel engines. the internal front bushing can spin, causing damage to the air compressor, and possibly to the spindle drive at the rear face of the air compressor which is used to provide power to the vehicle hydraulic pump. failure of the air compressor's spindle drive could lead to loss of power assist if the hydraulic pump ceases to operate.

Consequence Summary: Without power assist, the vehicle becomes very difficult to turn and could possibly result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Cummins is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will replace the air compressor. 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 commins at 1-800-343-7357 or thomas built at 1-336-841-5924.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-m5wh_yurq-rsen

NHTSA ID: 01V111004

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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