NHTSA Recall 07V137000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V137000; Date: Mar. 23, 2007
Insufficient air brake pressure may cause extended stopping distances without prior warning, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Thomas HDX; 2001 Thomas HDX; 2002 Thomas HDX; 2003 Thomas HDX; 2000 Thomas Mvp Er; 2001 Thomas Mvp Er; 2002 Thomas Mvp Er; 2003 Thomas Mvp Er
Component: Air Brake
Manufactured by: Freightliner Llc
Affected Units:: 3,000
Recall Summary:
Certain my 2000 through 2003 thomas built hdx and mvp-er school buses manufactured between April 23, 2000, and November 14, 2003. The service air brake pedal, for both non-adjustable and adjustable brake pedals, may contact the front structure on the bus, limiting the maximum brake force available.
How to Fix:
Thomas built will notify owners and repair the affected buses free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2007. Owners can contact thomas built at 336-889-4871 or contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Freightliner recall no. Fl-493. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 29, 2008
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