Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal

NHTSA recall 01V103000 · announced March 27, 2001 · filed by Freightliner Corporation · 146 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN POSSIBLY HANG UP ON THE FLOOR RUBBER.

The risk

THE DRIVER WOULD BE EXPECTING THE VEHICLE'S SPEED TO DECREASE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A STAINLESS STEEL PLATE UNDER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 8, 2001. 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 1-336-889-4871.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2000 Thomas Saf-t-liner
• 2001 Thomas Saf-t-liner
• 2000 Thomas Saf-t-liner Hd
• 2001 Thomas Saf-t-liner Hd
• 2000 Thomas Transit Liner Er
• 2001 Thomas Transit Liner Er
• 2000 Thomas Transit Liner Hd
• 2001 Thomas Transit Liner Hd

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.