NHTSA vehicle safety data
2000 Thomas SAF-T-Liner Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2000 Thomas SAF-T-Liner has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Thomas dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2000 Thomas SAF-T-Liner. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
NHTSA #01V103000Reported March 27, 2001 · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 146 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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