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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 01V111004📅 Jul 19, 2001

2000 Thomas Transit Liner ER recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

Vehicle description: Transit and shuttle buses equipped with cummins isc and isl diesel engines. The internal front bushing CAN spin, causing damage to the air compressor, and possibly to the spindle drive at the rear face of the air compressor which is used to provide power to the vehicle hydraulic pump. Failure of the air compressor's spindle drive could lead to loss of power assist if the hydraulic pump ceases to operate.

💥 The risk

Without power assist, the vehicle becomes very difficult to turn and could possibly result in a vehicle crash.

🔧 The fix

Cummins is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will replace the air compressor. 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 commins at 1-800-343-7357 or thomas built at 1-336-841-5924.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
01V111004
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
194
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR
Owner phone
1-800-343-7357
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Built
Jun 19, 2000 – Oct 25, 2000
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 01V111004 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 01V111004?

2000 Thomas Transit Liner ER. 194 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Thomas dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-343-7357.