2001 THOMAS ER MODEL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 THOMAS ER MODEL
The 2001 THOMAS ER MODEL has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION for this model year.
Recalls for the 2001 THOMAS ER MODEL
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2001 THOMAS ER MODEL, potentially affecting up to 2,371 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2001 THOMAS ER MODEL
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 THOMAS ER MODEL.
Safety Rating for the 2001 THOMAS ER MODEL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 THOMAS ER MODEL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 THOMAS ER MODEL
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2001 THOMAS ER MODEL. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PS-13-8 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS:AUTOMATIC
THOMAS BUILT BUS: ALL MODELS OF THOMAS BUSES USING AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS. THE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS ARE ROUTINELY BEING ADJUSTED BY SOME OPERATORS AND SERVICE TECHNICIANS TO MAKE BRAKE PUSHROD STROKE APPEAR TO BE WITH LEGAL BRAKE ADJUSTMENT LIMITS, OR TO COMPENSATE FOR MIS-DIAGNOSED OUT OF ADJUSTMENT CONDITIONS CAUSED BY...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 THOMAS ER MODEL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the THOMAS ER MODEL
- 1996 THOMAS ER MODEL — 3 complaints
- 1997 THOMAS ER MODEL — 0 complaints
- 2000 THOMAS ER MODEL — 0 complaints
- 2001 THOMAS ER MODEL (current)
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- 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 FS-65 — 3 total complaints
- THOMAS CL100 — 2 total complaints