2008 Thomas Built Buses Ef
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Owner complaints
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- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 thomas built bus engine front (ef). the contact was driving approximately 25 mph on normal road conditions when the accelerator pedal was in the depressed position. The pedal also became stuck in that position. There was extreme pressure applied to the brake pedal…
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 thomas built bus engine front (ef). the contact was driving approximately 25 mph on normal road conditions when the accelerator pedal was in the depressed position. The pedal also became stuck in that position. There was extreme pressure applied to the brake pedal, followed by no response. The parking brake rapidly engaged and the gear shift was placed in the "neutral" position in order to slow down and stop the vehicle. The vehicle resumed normal operation with caution. A certified technician repaired the vehicle and stated that the failure was contributed to the accelerator pedal. The failure mileage was 37.920. The current mileage IS 38,090. updated 10/21/09 *bf updated 10/20/09. *Jb
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Throttle sticks on floor plate
This investigation was opened after afleet supervisor submitted a voq on a model year 2008 thomas built ef school bus and reported that the accelerator pedal will stick and won't release. This problem occurred on one of the fleet buses and the driver had to free the pedal by hand. Odi conducted a field visit and…
This investigation was opened after afleet supervisor submitted a voq on a model year 2008 thomas built ef school bus and reported that the accelerator pedal will stick and won't release. This problem occurred on one of the fleet buses and the driver had to free the pedal by hand. Odi conducted a field visit and confirmed by inspection that pushing at the pedal's base (position nearest the driver) would sometimes allow it to stick at the metal scuff plate (on the floor) without releasing.a second fleet was contacted and they were able to duplicate the problem. Odi conveyed its field findings to daimler in late november 2009 and they filed a safety recall (09v-462) on december 1, 2009 outlining theirremedy program.daimler will raise the mounting positionof the accelerator pedal 0.75 inches to resolve the clearance issue.daimler IS recalling the subject vehicles plus model year 2011.the action taken by daimler (thomas built)resolves this investigation.accordingly, this investigation IS closed.
- Brake hose/tube abrading
This investigation was opened after odi received a complaint from a fleet indicating that the brake hoses were rubbing against the transmission dipstick tube.on april 2, 2009, daimler trucks north america llc filed a safety recall to inspected and reroute the affected brake hoses and anydamaged hoses will be replaced.…
This investigation was opened after odi received a complaint from a fleet indicating that the brake hoses were rubbing against the transmission dipstick tube.on april 2, 2009, daimler trucks north america llc filed a safety recall to inspected and reroute the affected brake hoses and anydamaged hoses will be replaced. The recall number assigned IS 09v-114.this recall action resolves the issues raised by this investigation. Accordingly, this investigation IS closed.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 1012881413_Gentech DEF Coolant-Flow Solenoid, Testing and Replacement_24-13
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