THOMAS ER TRANSIT 2000: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING:SWITCH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V105000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | ER TRANSIT | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-07-27 | 2001-03-27 | 2001-03-29 |
Production Dates: 2000-10-01 - 2001-02-28
Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING:SWITCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 153
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY DUE TO THE LOW AIR WARNING SYSTEM DETECTING PRESSURE IN ONLY ONE RESERVOIR SYSTEM AND NOT BOTH AS REQUIRED.
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD.
DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE LOW AIR PRESSURE SWITCH WIRING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 27, 2001. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN 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 336-881-7219.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
