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2000-2001 Thomas CL100 recall: air conditioner

Freightliner Corporation reported this safety recall on June 26, 2001. It covers about 69 vehicles.

vehicles affected
69
reported
Jun 26, 2001
owners notified
Aug 8, 2002

Equipment: appliance: air conditioner

What is wrong
Vehicle description: small commercial buses. The trans/air air-conditioning compressor belt guard can rub against the brake line.
Risk
If the brake line wears through, the vehicle will lose brake pressure without prior warning, affecting the capability to stop the vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replaced the belt guard with a revised version to provide greater clearance between the brake line and guard and a metal guard will be secured to the brake line. Owner notification began august 8, 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 thomas built at 1‑336‑841‑5924.

Recall number 01V213001

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 01V213001

Is there a recall on the 2000-2001 Thomas CL100 air conditioner?

Yes. Recall 01V213001, reported on June 26, 2001, covers about 69 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V213001?

Dealers will replaced the belt guard with a revised version to provide greater clearance between the brake line and guard and a metal guard will be secured to the brake line. Owner notification began august 8, 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 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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