2000 THOMAS ER TRANSIT RECALL - #01V105000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : LOW PRESSURE WARNING : SWITCH
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY DUE TO THE LOW AIR WARNING SYSTEM DETECTING PRESSURE IN ONLY ONE RESERVOIR SYSTEM AND NOT BOTH AS REQUIRED.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2000 THOMAS ER TRANSIT |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/2000 - 2/28/2001 |
| Recalled on |
3/29/2001 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
7/27/2001 |
| # Affected |
153 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING:SWITCH |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY DUE TO THE LOW AIR WARNING SYSTEM DETECTING PRESSURE IN ONLY ONE RESERVOIR SYSTEM AND NOT BOTH AS REQUIRED. |
| Consequences |
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE LOW AIR PRESSURE SWITCH WIRING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 27, 2001. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN 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 336-881-7219. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2000 THOMAS ER TRANSIT Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS, SWITCH
2000 THOMAS ER TRANSIT Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
2000 THOMAS ER TRANSIT Recall for SEATS
2000 THOMAS ER TRANSIT Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
2000 THOMAS ER TRANSIT Recall for WHEELS, LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
2000 THOMAS ER TRANSIT Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
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