NHTSA Recall 02V062000: Check valve (service brakes)
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 51 vehicles. It affects 2001 Thomas Conventional.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V062000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › SUPPLY › CHECK VALVE |
| Report received | February 22, 2002 |
| Owner notification | May 10, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." these buses do not have a check valve between the wet tank and the secondary tank.
Safety risk
The absence of a check valve could cause increased stopping distances.
Remedy
Dealers will add a check valve. The units affected are only in the state of washington. Owner notification began may 10, 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 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 02V062000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Conventional | 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.