NHTSA Recall 01V103000: Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 146 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Thomas Saf-T-Liner.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V103000 |
|---|---|
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL › ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Report received | March 27, 2001 |
| Owner notification | June 8, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: school buses. The accelerator pedal can possibly hang up on the floor rubber.
Safety risk
The driver would be expecting the vehicle's speed to decrease, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a stainless steel plate under the accelerator pedal. Owner notification began june 8, 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 1-336-889-4871.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V103000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Saf-T-Liner | 2000, 2001 |
| Thomas Saf-T-Liner HD | 2000, 2001 |
| Thomas Transit Liner ER | 2000, 2001 |
| Thomas Transit Liner HD | 2000, 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.