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NHTSA 03V412📅 Oct 23, 2003

2001–2002 Thomas Dennis SLF 232 & 2001–2002 Thomas Dennis SLF 235 recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain buses, air lines are connected so when a single service system failure occurs, the bus does not comply with FMVSS 121 s.5.7.1 and S5.7.2.

💥 The risk

This does not meet the standards.

🔧 The fix

All vehicles have been corrected.

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
03V412000
Manufacturer recall #
TDC-RSMK59
Manufacturer
THOMAS DENNIS COMPANY, LLC
Vehicles affected
63
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 25, 2003
Built
Sep 1, 2001 – Sep 30, 2002
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Thomas dennis recall no. TDC-RSMK59.customers CAN 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 03V412 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 03V412?

2001–2002 Thomas Dennis SLF 232 & 2001–2002 Thomas Dennis SLF 235. 63 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 Dennis dealer to book the free repair.