Thomas Conventional (1999-2001): Electrical system
Recall 01V214000 · Jun 26, 2001 · Freightliner Corporation
16,165
vehicles affected
16,165
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01V214000
- Date
- Jun 26, 2001
- Maker
- Freightliner Corporation
- Units affected
- 16,165
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Wiring
- Model years
- 1999-2001
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE MAIN BODY POWER SUPPLY WIRE FROM THE CHASSIS CAN CHAFE ON THE CHASSIS (COWL) SHEET METAL PANEL, CAUSING ARCING AND COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
What can happen
IF THE BUS CATCHES ON FIRE, POSSIBLE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS CAN OCCUR.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH INSPECTION AND REMEDY PROCEDURES TO BE USED IN CORRECTING THIS CONDITION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 14, 2001. 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 336-889-4871.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas | Conventional | 1999-2001 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 01V214000?
1 model: Thomas Conventional (1999-2001), about 16,165 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 01V214000?
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH INSPECTION AND REMEDY PROCEDURES TO BE USED IN CORRECTING THIS CONDITION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 14, 2001. 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.
What can happen?
IF THE BUS CATCHES ON FIRE, POSSIBLE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS CAN OCCUR.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.