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2000-2001 Thomas Saf-T-Liner, Thomas Saf-T-Liner HD and others recall: accelerator pedal

Freightliner Corporation reported this safety recall on March 27, 2001. It covers about 146 vehicles.

vehicles affected
146
reported
Mar 27, 2001
owners notified
Jun 8, 2001

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

What is wrong
Vehicle description: school buses. The accelerator pedal can possibly hang up on the floor rubber.
Risk
The driver would be expecting the vehicle's speed to decrease, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 01V103000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 01V103000

Is there a recall on the 2000-2001 Thomas Saf-T-Liner, Thomas Saf-T-Liner HD and others accelerator pedal?

Yes. Recall 01V103000, reported on March 27, 2001, covers about 146 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V103000?

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?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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