NHTSA Recall 01V105000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V105000; Date: Mar. 27, 2001
This does not meet the standard.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Thomas Er Transit; 2001 Thomas Er Transit; 2000 Thomas Mvp Er; 2001 Thomas Mvp Er
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:low Pressure Warning
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 153
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 27, 2001
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