NHTSA Recall 01V322001: Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)
NOVA BUS INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 190 vehicles. It affects 2000 Novabus Rts.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V322001 |
|---|---|
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL › ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Report received | October 9, 2001 |
| Owner notification | November 15, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: buses equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries. The weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.
Safety risk
If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace these pedals. Owner notification began november 15, 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 novabus at 1-505-347-7349.
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 01V322001
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Novabus Rts | 2000 |
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.