2001 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL RECALL - #02V062000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : CHECK VALVE
CERTAIN BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE BUSES DO NOT HAVE A CHECK VALVE BETWEEN THE WET TANK AND THE SECONDARY TANK.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2001 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
9/24/2001 - 12/10/2001 |
| Recalled on |
2/27/2002 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
5/10/2002 |
| # Affected |
51 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE |
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| Description |
CERTAIN BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE BUSES DO NOT HAVE A CHECK VALVE BETWEEN THE WET TANK AND THE SECONDARY TANK. |
| Consequences |
THE ABSENCE OF A CHECK VALVE COULD CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL ADD A CHECK VALVE. THE UNITS AFFECTED ARE ONLY IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 10, 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 336-889-4871. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2001 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2001 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEATS
2001 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEAT BELTS
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