3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
Posted on: 2002-08-14
Description
On certain school and transit buses, the wheel lug nut may not tighten completely.
Consequence
The wheel could loosen increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install new wheel studs. Owner notification began february 28, 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 336-889-4871.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Posted on: 2001-11-30
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.
Consequence
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).
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING
Posted on: 2001-03-29
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.
Consequence
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).