Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V103000 Reported March 27, 2001

Freightliner/thomas built/accelerator pedal

Q: What is recall 01V103000?

NHTSA recall 01V103000 was issued by Thomas Built Buses, Inc. on March 27, 2001. It addresses: Freightliner/thomas built/accelerator pedal. The recall affects approximately 146 vehicles , with the defect involving the Vehicle Speed Control component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Thomas Built Buses, Inc. · Vehicle Speed Control · 146 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

01V103000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Vehicles Affected

146

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 27, 2001

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: school buses. the accelerator pedal can possibly hang up on the floor rubber.

Safety Consequence

The driver would be expecting the vehicle's speed to decrease, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a stainless steel plate under the accelerator pedal. owner notification began june 8, 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 thomas built at 1-336-889-4871.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Thomas Built Buses, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 01V103000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 01V103000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01V103000?

NHTSA recall 01V103000 was issued by Thomas Built Buses, Inc. on March 27, 2001. It addresses: Freightliner/thomas built/accelerator pedal. The recall affects approximately 146 vehicles, with the defect involving the Vehicle Speed Control component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Thomas Built Buses, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V103000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.