NHTSA Recall 99V176000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V176000; Date: Jul. 2, 1999
If the accelerator pedal catches on the floor mat, engine overspeed could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Thomas MVP; 1995 Thomas MVP; 1996 Thomas MVP; 1997 Thomas MVP; 1998 Thomas MVP; 1999 Thomas MVP
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
Manufactured by: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,307
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: transit and school buses equipped with electronic engines. The bottom edge of the accelerator pedal can catch on the floor mat when the pedal is fully depressed. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 124, "accelerator control systems. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a new accelerator pedal mounting bracket to raise the accelerator so the pedal does not catch on the floor mat.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began November 17, 1999. 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 1-336-841-5992. 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: Nov 17, 1999
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