2001 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL
The 2001 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE, SEATS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structureframe And Members (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2001 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL, potentially affecting up to 19,295 vehicles.
Recall 02V160009 — SEAT BELTS
| 2,371 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN SCHOOL OR TRANSIT BUSES WITH PASSENGER SEAT BELTS WITH RETRACTORS, THE COVER HALVES FOR THE RETRACTABLE PORTION OF THE BELT CAN SEPARATE COMPLETELY AND RELEASE THE SEAT BELT CONNECTOR. IF THIS OCCURS, ONE OF THE LOAD BEARING PINS IN THE CONNECTOR COULD SEPARATE FROM THE CONNECTOR AND RENDER THE SEAT BELT UNUSABLE. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH,...
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, ONE OF THE LOAD BEARING PINS IN THE CONNECTOR COULD SEPARATE FROM THE CONNECTOR AND RENDER THE SEAT BELT UNUSABLE. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED RESULTING IN AN INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL PROVIDE A PLASTIC OUTER COVER THAT SNAPS OVER THE EXISTING COVER ON UNITS IN THE FIELD AND WILL REPLACE BROKEN SEAT BELTS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON...
View full details →Recall 02V062000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
| 51 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 01V341000 — SEATS
| 708 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SYNTEC SEATS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION." SOME SEATS (1) FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIRED FOUR INCH CLEARANCE DURING THE TEST PROCEDURE, WHILE STILL MEETING THE POST TEST CONDITION; (2) FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIRED FRONTAL PRE-LOAD WHEN TESTING UNDER CERTAIN...
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT FRAME AND THE SEAT BACK CUSHION ON THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 13, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE...
View full details →Recall 01V214000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 16,165 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE MAIN BODY POWER SUPPLY WIRE FROM THE CHASSIS CAN CHAFE ON THE CHASSIS (COWL) SHEET METAL PANEL, CAUSING ARCING AND COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Consequence: IF THE BUS CATCHES ON FIRE, POSSIBLE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS CAN OCCUR.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH INSPECTION AND REMEDY PROCEDURES TO BE USED IN CORRECTING THIS CONDITION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 14, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
FRAME RAIL AND CROSSMEMBER BREAKAGE IN REAR AXLE AREA ON FREIGHTLINER/THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2001 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the THOMAS CONVENTIONAL
- 1996 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL — 0 complaints
- 1997 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL — 0 complaints
- 1998 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL — 0 complaints
- 1999 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL — 0 complaints
- 2000 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL — 0 complaints
- 2001 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL (current)
- 2002 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL — 1 complaint
- 2003 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL — 0 complaints
- 2004 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL — 0 complaints
Other THOMAS Models
- THOMAS SCHOOL BUS — 27 total complaints
- THOMAS THOMAS — 14 total complaints
- THOMAS MVP EF — 10 total complaints
- THOMAS BUS — 7 total complaints
- THOMAS SAF-T-LINER — 7 total complaints
- THOMAS C2 — 3 total complaints
- THOMAS ER MODEL — 3 total complaints
- THOMAS FS-65 — 3 total complaints