NHTSA Recall 09V462000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V462000; Date: Dec. 1, 2009
A stuck accelerator pedal may increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-ef; 2007 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-ef; 2008 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-ef; 2009 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-ef; 2010 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-ef; 2011 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-ef
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 5,082
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 thomas built mvp-ef school buses manufactured from February 15, 2005 through November 23, 2009. The accelerator pedal may become wedged against the scuff plate and become stuck in full throttle position.
How to Fix:
Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will raise the accelerator pedal free of charge. The safety recall began on March 17, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Daimler trucks' campaign number is FL-570. Owners may also 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: Mar 17, 2010
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