Thomas Transit Liner Hd

Model Transit Liner Hd made by Thomas got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningstructure, vehicle speed control.

Model 2000

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STRUCTURE - BODY
01V104000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 10/01/2000 to 02/28/2001V (Vehicle)14509/14/2001MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.03/27/200103/29/2001571221
Defect SummaryVehicle description: certain school buses built with composite front roof caps fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 221, school bus body joint strength. the roof cap does not meet the requirements due to the omission of the adhesive that joins the roof to the bus body.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a crash, the roof of the vehicle may crush, not properly protecting the vehicle occupants.
Corrective SummaryDealers will re-bond the roof cap to the roof sheet metal. owner notification began september 14, 2001. 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 1-336-889-4871.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
01V103000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 10/01/2000 to 03/31/2001V (Vehicle)14606/08/2001MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.03/27/200103/29/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: school buses. the accelerator pedal can possibly hang up on the floor rubber.
Consequence SummaryThe driver would be expecting the vehicle's speed to decrease, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a stainless steel plate under the accelerator pedal. owner notification began june 8, 2001. 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 1-336-889-4871.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).