1995 THOMAS MVP EF RECALL - #95V191000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL : ACCELERATOR PEDAL
THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL LEVER CAN CONTACT THE ENGINE COVER CAUSING THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE TO BIND AND NOT RETURN TO IDLE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1995 THOMAS MVP EF |
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| Manufacturer |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/1994 - 8/1/1995 |
| Recalled on |
10/18/1995 |
| Influenced by |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
11/27/1995 |
| # Affected |
300 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
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| Description |
THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL LEVER CAN CONTACT THE ENGINE COVER CAUSING THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE TO BIND AND NOT RETURN TO IDLE. |
| Consequences |
IF THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE BINDS, THE ENGINE WILL NOT RETURN TO IDLE WHEN THE DRIVER LETS UP ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ROCKER AND INSTALLING A RETAINING BRACKET AT THE ENGINE COVER TO PREVENT THE COVER FROM CONTACTING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL; PEDAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES.NOTE: 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 1-910-889-4871. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1995 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
1995 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for SEAT BELTS
1995 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
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