Thomas Built Buses, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #99V176000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V176000 by Thomas Built Buses, Inc.. Includes 1,307 affected units, THOMAS BUILT/FMVSS 124/ACCELERATOR PEDAL, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: transit and school buses equipped with electronic engines. the bottom edge of the accelerator pedal can catch on the floor mat when the pedal is fully depressed. this does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 124, "accelerator control systems."

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a new accelerator pedal mounting bracket to raise the accelerator so the pedal does not catch on the floor mat.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99V176000

Manufacturer: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1999-07-02T00:00:00

Subject: Thomas built/fmvss 124/accelerator pedal

Component: Vehicle Speed Control

Potentially Affected Units: 1,307

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: transit and school buses equipped with electronic engines. the bottom edge of the accelerator pedal can catch on the floor mat when the pedal is fully depressed. this does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 124, "accelerator control systems."

Consequence Summary: If the accelerator pedal catches on the floor mat, engine overspeed could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a new accelerator pedal mounting bracket to raise the accelerator so the pedal does not catch on the floor mat.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-q77m-fdzv.yayp

NHTSA ID: 99V176000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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