Recall 01V-322: 2001 American Lafrance Eagle, 2001 American Lafrance Metropolitan and 8 more
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall for vehicle speed control, reported to NHTSA on Nov 15, 2001, covering about 2,700 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
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 | 01V322002 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| American Lafrance Eagle | 2001 | All years |
| American Lafrance Metropolitan | 2001 | All years |
| Freightliner Business Class | 2001 | All years |
| Freightliner VCL | 2001 | All years |
| Freightliner XB | 2001 | All years |
| Freightliner XC | 2001 | All years |
| Freightliner XCS | 2001 | All years |
| Orion V | 2001 | All years |
| Thomas ER Transit | 2001 | All years |
| Thomas MVP ER | 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-322?
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.
How is recall 01V-322 fixed?
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.
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.