Recall 99V176000: Thomas built buses, inc.

Report received

Jul 2, 1999

Manufacturer

Thomas built buses, inc.

Potentially affected

1,307vehicles

Model years

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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: 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."

Possible consequence

If the accelerator pedal catches on the floor mat, engine overspeed could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install a new accelerator pedal mounting bracket to raise the accelerator so the pedal does not catch on the floor mat.