Thomas Bus 2001
Model Bus made in 2001 by Thomas got 2 consumer complains as well as 4 investigations. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to latches/locks/linkages and seat belts. The car had some investigations: exterior lighting and interior lighting.
Model 2001
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||
| EA04014 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 06/09/2004 | 12/20/2004 | SCHOOL BUS LIGHTING FAILURES | ||
| See attached four page technical report for details. | ||||||
| PE04012 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 02/02/2004 | 06/09/2004 | HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILURES | ||
| Odi has received several failed switches that show signs of melting or damage from over- heating.the switch supplier has initiated a test program to determine the cause of these failures.odi is concerned about the presence of a heat source that potentially could lead to an electrical fire, as well as the absence of necessary vehicle lighting.odi will continue its investigation to verify the extent of the problem represented by the reported failures and evaluate the associated risks. | ||||||
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||
| PE04012 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 02/02/2004 | 06/09/2004 | HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILURES | ||
| Odi has received several failed switches that show signs of melting or damage from over- heating.the switch supplier has initiated a test program to determine the cause of these failures.odi is concerned about the presence of a heat source that potentially could lead to an electrical fire, as well as the absence of necessary vehicle lighting.odi will continue its investigation to verify the extent of the problem represented by the reported failures and evaluate the associated risks. | ||||||
| EA04014 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 06/09/2004 | 12/20/2004 | SCHOOL BUS LIGHTING FAILURES | ||
| See attached four page technical report for details. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 04/01/2002 | |||
| Passenger's door opens slowly back and forth intermittently. manufacturer will be notified. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 09/06/2003 | 1 | 02/13/2002 | |
| Seat belt ends are sewed so that they pull in to male housing making them inoperable, and dangerous weapons if swung around. *la | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | FRESNO | 93706 | CA. BUS SALES | 800 331 6183 |