Recall 01V111004 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR Defect in 1999-2000 THOMAS BUILT BUSES TRANSIT LINER ER
RECALL This recall affects up to 194 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 01V111004 |
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 194 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT AND SHUTTLE BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISC AND ISL DIESEL ENGINES. THE INTERNAL FRONT BUSHING CAN SPIN, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE AIR COMPRESSOR, AND POSSIBLY TO THE SPINDLE DRIVE AT THE REAR FACE OF THE AIR COMPRESSOR WHICH IS USED TO PROVIDE POWER TO THE VEHICLE HYDRAULIC PUMP. FAILURE OF THE AIR COMPRESSOR'S SPINDLE DRIVE COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF POWER ASSIST IF THE HYDRAULIC PUMP CEASES TO OPERATE.
Safety Consequence
WITHOUT POWER ASSIST, THE VEHICLE BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN AND COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
CUMMINS IS HANDLING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR COMPRESSOR. 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 COMMINS AT 1-800-343-7357 OR THOMAS BUILT AT 1-336-841-5924.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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