Recall 01V322002 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Defect in 2001-2001 THOMAS MVP ER
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,700 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 01V322002 |
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,700 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, FIRE TRUCKS, AND TRANSIT BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL/ACCELERATOR PEDALS SUPPLIED BY WILLIAMS CONTROLS INDUSTRIES. THE WELD ATTACHING THE CLEVIS TO THE PLATE HAS INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION AND COULD ALLOW THE CLEVIS TO SEPARATE FROM THE PLATE.
Safety Consequence
IF THE CLEVIS SEPARATED FROM THE PLATE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN USE, THE VEHICLE WOULD RETURN TO IDLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE PEDALS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 18, 2002. 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 FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16V395000 | 1998 THOMAS VISTA | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 24,698 | |
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| 15V425000 | 2003 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER CONVENTIONAL | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 3,013 | |
| 15V432000 | 2005 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER CONVENTIONAL | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 103,038 | |
| 14V423000 | 2014 THOMAS MYBUS | SEAT BELTS | 4 | |
| 08V622000 | 2003 THOMAS ER | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 18,198 | |
| 08V356000 | 1997 THOMAS MVP ER | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3,773 | |
| 08V430000 | 2006 THOMAS MVP EF | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1,419 | |
| 08V432000 | 2007 THOMAS MVP EF | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1,046 | |
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