Recall 01V103000: 2000–2001 Thomas SAF-T-Liner and 1 other model

Report received

Mar 27, 2001

Manufacturer

Freightliner corporation

Potentially affected

146vehicles

Model years

2000–2001

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: school buses. The accelerator pedal can possibly hang up on the floor rubber.

Possible consequence

The driver would be expecting the vehicle's speed to decrease, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install a stainless steel plate under the accelerator pedal. Owner notification began june 8, 2001. 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 1-336-889-4871.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2000 Thomas SAF-T-Liner0 complaints
• 2001 Thomas SAF-T-Liner1 complaints
• 2000 Thomas SAF-T-Liner HD1 complaints
• 2001 Thomas SAF-T-Liner HD0 complaints