NHTSA Recall 95V191000
Filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Component: Vehicle Speed Control. Reported 1995-10-11. An estimated 300 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL LEVER CAN CONTACT THE ENGINE COVER CAUSING THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE TO BIND AND NOT RETURN TO IDLE.
Risk
IF THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE BINDS, THE ENGINE WILL NOT RETURN TO IDLE WHEN THE DRIVER LETS UP ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ROCKER AND INSTALLING A RETAINING BRACKET AT THE ENGINE COVER TO PREVENT THE COVER FROM CONTACTING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL; PEDAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES.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 THOMAS BUILT AT 1-910-889-4871. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.