Recall 01V105000: 2000–2001 Thomas ER and 1 other model

Report received

Mar 27, 2001

Manufacturer

Freightliner corporation

Potentially affected

153vehicles

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: 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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

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

• 2000 Thomas ER0 complaints
• 2001 Thomas ER0 complaints
• 2000 Thomas MVP ER0 complaints
• 2001 Thomas MVP ER1 complaints