2001 THOMAS MVP ER 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 |
2001 THOMAS MVP ER |
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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 |
2001 THOMAS MVP ER Recall for SEATS
2001 THOMAS MVP ER Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL
2001 THOMAS MVP ER Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
2001 THOMAS MVP ER Recall for WHEELS, LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
2001 THOMAS MVP ER Recall for SEAT BELTS
2001 THOMAS MVP ER Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2001 THOMAS MVP ER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2001 THOMAS MVP ER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2001 THOMAS MVP ER Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2001 THOMAS MVP ER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
2001 THOMAS MVP ER Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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