Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V111004 Reported July 16, 2001

Freightliner/thomas built/cummins air compressor

Freightliner Llc · Service Brakes, Air · 194 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01V111004
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Component
Service Brakes, Air
Vehicles Affected
194
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 16, 2001

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: transit and shuttle buses equipped with cummins isc and isl diesel engines. the internal front bushing can spin, causing damage to the air compressor, and possibly to the spindle drive at the rear face of the air compressor which is used to provide power to the vehicle hydraulic pump. failure of the air compressor's spindle drive could lead to loss of power assist if the hydraulic pump ceases to operate.

Safety Consequence

Without power assist, the vehicle becomes very difficult to turn and could possibly result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Cummins is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will replace the air compressor. 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 commins at 1-800-343-7357 or thomas built at 1-336-841-5924.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference recall ID 01V111004 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 01V111004

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

What is recall 01V111004?

NHTSA recall 01V111004 was issued by Freightliner Llc on July 16, 2001. It addresses: Freightliner/thomas built/cummins air compressor. The recall affects approximately 194 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Air component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V111004 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.