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NHTSA Recall 01V111004: Compressor (service brakes)

FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 194 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Thomas Built Buses Transit Liner ER.

194
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
NHTSA campaign01V111004
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, AIR › SUPPLY › COMPRESSOR
Report receivedJuly 16, 2001
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

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 01V111004

Make and modelModel years
Thomas Built Buses Transit Liner ER1999
Thomas Transit Liner ER2000

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.