Thomas Built Buses, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #01V213001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V213001 by Thomas Built Buses, Inc.. Includes 69 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/THOMAS BUILT/TRANS/AIR COMPRESSOR, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: small commercial buses. the trans/air air-conditioning compressor belt guard can rub against the brake line.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replaced the belt guard with a revised version to provide greater clearance between the brake line and guard and a metal guard will be secured to the brake line. owner notification began august 8, 2002. 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 1-336-841-5924.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V213001
Manufacturer: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2001-06-26T00:00:00
Subject: Freightliner/thomas built/trans/air compressor
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 69

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: small commercial buses. the trans/air air-conditioning compressor belt guard can rub against the brake line.
Consequence Summary: If the brake line wears through, the vehicle will lose brake pressure without prior warning, affecting the capability to stop the vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replaced the belt guard with a revised version to provide greater clearance between the brake line and guard and a metal guard will be secured to the brake line. owner notification began august 8, 2002. 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 1-336-841-5924.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-yz5d~ewc6-td9e
NHTSA ID: 01V213001
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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