Recall 01V-103: 2000–2001 Thomas SAF-T-Liner, 2000–2001 Thomas SAF-T-Liner HD and 2 more
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall for vehicle speed control, reported to NHTSA on Mar 27, 2001, covering about 146 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: school buses. The accelerator pedal can possibly hang up on the floor rubber.
The risk
The driver would be expecting the vehicle's speed to decrease, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers 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.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 01V103000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas SAF-T-Liner | 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Thomas SAF-T-Liner HD | 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Thomas Transit Liner ER | 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Thomas Transit Liner HD | 2000, 2001 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 01V-103?
Vehicle description: school buses. The accelerator pedal can possibly hang up on the floor rubber.
How is recall 01V-103 fixed?
Dealers 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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.