Thomas Conventional 2001

Model Conventional made in 2001 by Thomas got 1 consumer complain there are 2 investigations as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to structure. . The car had some investigations: exterior lighting, interior lighting. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, seat belts and seats.

Model 2001

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
01V214000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 01/09/1999 to 05/15/2001V (Vehicle)1616509/14/2001MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.06/26/200106/26/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryIf the bus catches on fire, possible injury or death to the vehicle occupants can occur.
Corrective SummaryOwners 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 receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact thomas built at 336-889-4871.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SEAT BELTS
02V160009FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 08/17/2000 to 03/14/2001V (Vehicle)237102/10/2003MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.10/31/200201/17/2003
Defect SummaryOn 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, the seat occupant would not be properly restrained resulting in an injury. the seat belt supplier, amsafe, will provide a snap on over-cover to owners to prevent the seat belt cover from separating.
Consequence SummaryIf 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.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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 service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact thomas built at 336-841-5924 or amsafe at 574-266-8330.
NotesAlso, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SEATS
01V341000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 03/05/2001 to 08/10/2001V (Vehicle)70811/13/2001MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.11/01/200111/05/2001571222
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 conditions; or (3) while still meeting the required force/defection, experience weld breakage.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly protected.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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 free remedy within a reasonable time should contact thomas built at 336-889-4871.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - CHECK VALVE
02V062000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 09/24/2001 to 12/10/2001V (Vehicle)5105/10/2002MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.02/22/200202/27/2002571121
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryThe absence of a check valve could cause increased stopping distances.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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 receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact thomas built at 336-889-4871.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH
EA04014THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.06/09/200412/20/2004SCHOOL BUS LIGHTING FAILURES
 See attached four page technical report for details.
INTERIOR LIGHTING
EA04014THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.06/09/200412/20/2004SCHOOL BUS LIGHTING FAILURES
 See attached four page technical report for details.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
06/15/2007507/09/2002
 Frame rail and crossmember breakage in rear axle area on freightliner/thomas built school buses. *jb

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
MITROY48084HOEKSTRA TRANSPORTATION248-244-8942