NHTSA Campaign 01V105000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING:SWITCH
Issued by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION · Reported Mar 27, 2001 · 153 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | ER TRANSIT | 2000 | 153 |
| THOMAS | ER TRANSIT | 2001 | 153 |
| THOMAS | MVP ER | 2000 | 153 |
| THOMAS | MVP ER | 2001 | 153 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 01V105000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.