NHTSA Recall 01V322002: Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,700 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the American Lafrance Eagle.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V322002 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-389 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL › ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Report received | November 15, 2001 |
| Owner notification | March 18, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: medium duty trucks, fire trucks, and transit buses and school 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 march 18, 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 freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
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 01V322002
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| American Lafrance Eagle | 2001 |
| American Lafrance Metropolitan | 2001 |
| Freightliner Business Class | 2001 |
| Freightliner Vcl | 2001 |
| Freightliner Xb | 2001 |
| Freightliner Xc | 2001 |
| Freightliner Xcs | 2001 |
| Orion V | 2001 |
| Thomas Er Transit | 2001 |
| Thomas Mvp ER | 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.