THOMAS HDX 2000: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| Make : THOMAS | Model : HDX | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : 2000-04-23 - 2003-11-14 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V137000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2008-02-29 | Date Received by ODI: 2007-03-23 | Date Added to Database: 2007-03-23 |
| Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-493 | ||
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3000 | ||
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Summary:
CERTAIN MY 2000 THROUGH 2003 THOMAS BUILT HDX AND MVP-ER SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 23, 2000, AND NOVEMBER 14, 2003. THE SERVICE AIR BRAKE PEDAL, FOR BOTH NON-ADJUSTABLE AND ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDALS, MAY CONTACT THE FRONT STRUCTURE ON THE BUS, LIMITING THE MAXIMUM BRAKE FORCE AVAILABLE. |
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Consequence:
INSUFFICIENT AIR BRAKE PRESSURE MAY CAUSE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
THOMAS BUILT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE AFFECTED BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 336-889-4871 OR CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 800-547-0712. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-493.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY: 1-800-424-9153'; OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
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