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2000 THOMAS CL100 Recall - Campaign #01V213001

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2000 THOMAS CL100 RECALL - #01V213001

RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : APPLIANCE : AIR CONDITIONER

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SMALL COMMERCIAL BUSES. THE TRANS/AIR AIR-CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR BELT GUARD CAN RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE LINE.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2000 THOMAS CL100
Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Manufactured between 11/1/2000 - 5/31/2001
Recalled on 7/2/2001
Influenced by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 8/8/2002
# Affected 69
Recalled for EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SMALL COMMERCIAL BUSES. THE TRANS/AIR AIR-CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR BELT GUARD CAN RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE LINE.
Consequences 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.
Corrective action 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.
Notes ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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