Thomas Recall 01V213001: Equipment, Appliance, Air Conditioner

NHTSA recall 01V213001 · announced June 26, 2001 · filed by Freightliner Corporation · 69 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SMALL COMMERCIAL BUSES. THE TRANS/AIR AIR-CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR BELT GUARD CAN RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE LINE.

The risk

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.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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 Cl100
• 2001 Thomas Cl100

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