NHTSA Recall 01V213001: Air conditioner (equipment)
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 69 vehicles. It affects 2000–2001 Thomas CL100.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V213001 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › APPLIANCE › AIR CONDITIONER |
| Report received | June 26, 2001 |
| Owner notification | August 8, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: small commercial buses. The trans/air air-conditioning compressor belt guard can rub against the brake line.
Safety risk
If the brake line wears through, the vehicle will lose brake pressure without prior warning, affecting the capability to stop the vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replaced the belt guard with a revised version to provide greater clearance between the brake line and guard and a metal guard will be secured to the brake line. Owner notification began august 8, 2002. 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 1-336-841-5924.
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 01V213001
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.