1999-2000 Thomas Transit Liner Er and Thomas Built Buses Transit Liner Er recall: compressor
Freightliner Corporation reported this safety recall on July 16, 2001. It covers about 194 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 194
- reported
- Jul 16, 2001
Service brakes, air: supply: compressor
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: transit and shuttle buses equipped with cummins isc and isl diesel engines. The internal front bushing can spin, causing damage to the air compressor, and possibly to the spindle drive at the rear face of the air compressor which is used to provide power to the vehicle hydraulic pump. Failure of the air compressor's spindle drive could lead to loss of power assist if the hydraulic pump ceases to operate.
- Risk
- Without power assist, the vehicle becomes very difficult to turn and could possibly result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Cummins is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will replace the air compressor. 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 commins at 1‑800‑343‑7357 or thomas built at 1‑336‑841‑5924.
Recall number 01V111004
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 01V111004
Is there a recall on the 1999-2000 Thomas Transit Liner Er and Thomas Built Buses Transit Liner Er compressor?
Yes. Recall 01V111004, reported on July 16, 2001, covers about 194 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V111004?
Cummins is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will replace the air compressor. 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 commins at 1‑800‑343‑7357 or thomas built at 1‑336‑841‑5924.
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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