2001 THOMAS MVP ER RECALL - #01V322002
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL : ACCELERATOR PEDAL
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, FIRE TRUCKS, AND TRANSIT BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL/ACCELERATOR PEDALS SUPPLIED BY WILLIAMS CONTROLS INDUSTRIES. THE WELD ATTACHING THE CLEVIS TO THE PLATE HAS INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION AND COULD ALLOW THE CLEVIS TO SEPARATE FROM THE PLATE.
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 |
5/29/2001 - 10/2/2001 |
| Recalled on |
11/30/2001 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
3/18/2002 |
| # Affected |
2,700 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, FIRE TRUCKS, AND TRANSIT BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL/ACCELERATOR PEDALS SUPPLIED BY WILLIAMS CONTROLS INDUSTRIES. THE WELD ATTACHING THE CLEVIS TO THE PLATE HAS INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION AND COULD ALLOW THE CLEVIS TO SEPARATE FROM THE PLATE. |
| Consequences |
IF THE CLEVIS SEPARATED FROM THE PLATE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN USE, THE VEHICLE WOULD RETURN TO IDLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE PEDALS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 18, 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 FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| 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 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, LOW PRESSURE WARNING, SWITCH
2001 THOMAS MVP ER Recall for SEATS
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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