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1995-1998 Thomas MVP recall: cables

Thomas Built Buses, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 12, 1998. It covers about 2,667 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,667
reported
Mar 12, 1998
owners notified
Sep 9, 1998

Vehicle speed control: cables

What is wrong
Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with non-electronic cummins b5.9l engines. The sliding action of the accelerator linkage lever over the hand throttle cable can cause the hand throttle wire to wear a notch in the accelerator linkage resulting in binding of the linkage. This fails to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 124, "accelerator control systems."
Risk
Such binding can prevent the accelerator control from returning to idle quickly or from returning to idle position at all, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the existing accelerator linkage lever and readjust the hand throttle cable, or replace the existing hand throttle attachment clip and readjust the hand throttle cable.

Recall number 98V054000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 98V054000

Is there a recall on the 1995-1998 Thomas MVP cables?

Yes. Recall 98V054000, reported on March 12, 1998, covers about 2,667 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V054000?

Dealers will replace the existing accelerator linkage lever and readjust the hand throttle cable, or replace the existing hand throttle attachment clip and readjust the hand throttle cable.

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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