Thomas Built Buses, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #02V062000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V062000 by Thomas Built Buses, Inc.. Includes 51 affected units, THOMAS BUILT/FMVSS 121/AIR BRAKE CHECK VALVE, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." these buses do not have a check valve between the wet tank and the secondary tank.

Corrective Action

Dealers will add a check valve. the units affected are only in the state of washington. owner notification began may 10, 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 336-889-4871.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V062000

Manufacturer: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2002-02-22T00:00:00

Subject: Thomas built/fmvss 121/air brake check valve

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 51

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." these buses do not have a check valve between the wet tank and the secondary tank.

Consequence Summary: The absence of a check valve could cause increased stopping distances.

Corrective Action: Dealers will add a check valve. the units affected are only in the state of washington. owner notification began may 10, 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 336-889-4871.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-fuy3.82f7.wy2j

NHTSA ID: 02V062000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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