THOMAS TRANSIT BUS 1995: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| Make : THOMAS | Model : TRANSIT BUS | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : 1993-06-01 - 1996-09-27 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 96V201000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1996-11-10 | Date Received by ODI: 1996-11-25 | Date Added to Database: 1996-11-27 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group | ||
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| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 7633 | ||
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Summary:
THE ECO-CRUISE ACTUATOR CAN BIND THE THROTTLE. |
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Consequence:
IF THE ACTUATOR BINDS, ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT DECREASE TO THE LEVEL ANTICIPATED BY THE OPERATOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THESE ACTUATORS UNTIL NEW OR REMANUFACTURED UNITS CAN BE SUPPLIED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 25, 1996.NOTE: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 SPARTAN AT 1-800-543-4277.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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