Recall 09V462000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Defect in 2006-2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MVP-EF
RECALL This recall affects up to 5,082 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 09V462000 |
| Manufacturer | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Vehicles Affected | 5,082 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2011 THOMAS BUILT MVP-EF SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 15, 2005 THROUGH NOVEMBER 23, 2009. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY BECOME WEDGED AGAINST THE SCUFF PLATE AND BECOME STUCK IN FULL THROTTLE POSITION.
Safety Consequence
A STUCK ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL RAISE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 17, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-547-0712.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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