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
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
01V214000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 01/09/1999 to 05/15/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 16165 | 09/14/2001 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 06/26/2001 | 06/26/2001 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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 Summary | If the bus catches on fire, possible injury or death to the vehicle occupants can occur. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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 receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact thomas built at 336-889-4871. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
SEAT BELTS | ||||||||||||||||
02V160009 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 08/17/2000 to 03/14/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 2371 | 02/10/2003 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 10/31/2002 | 01/17/2003 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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, 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
01V341000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 03/05/2001 to 08/10/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 708 | 11/13/2001 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 11/01/2001 | 11/05/2001 | 571 | 222 | |||||
Defect Summary | 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 conditions; or (3) while still meeting the required force/defection, experience weld breakage. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly protected. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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 free remedy within a reasonable time should contact thomas built at 336-889-4871. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also 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 | ||||||||||||||||
02V062000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 09/24/2001 to 12/10/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 51 | 05/10/2002 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 02/22/2002 | 02/27/2002 | 571 | 121 | |||||
Defect Summary | 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 Summary | The absence of a check valve could cause increased stopping distances. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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 receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact thomas built at 336-889-4871. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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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. | ||||||
INTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||
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 |
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STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
06/15/2007 | 5 | 07/09/2002 | |
Frame rail and crossmember breakage in rear axle area on freightliner/thomas built school buses. *jb |
Car dealers selling
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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MI | TROY | 48084 | HOEKSTRA TRANSPORTATION | 248-244-8942 |