Thomas Er Transit 1997

Model Er Transit made in 1997 by Thomas got 7 recalls. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, seats and service brakes, air.

Model 1997

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH
00V174000FREIGHTLINER LLCfrom 12/01/1994 to 07/31/2000V (Vehicle)80309/08/2000ODITHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.06/30/200006/30/2000
Defect SummaryCertain school buses with weldon technologies' 5050-1400 surface mount marker lights have an option to replace each of the twelve clearance/marker/identification lights with four-candlepower lights, twice the candlepower normally used. the higher current demand created by these lights can cause excessive heat through the headlight switch connection if a relay is not installed between the combination tail/marker light circuit and the headlight switch.
Consequence SummaryThis can result in deformation of the plastic connectors that connect the headlight switch to its wiring harness.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a relay to reduce the current draw through the headlight switch. owner notification began september 8, 2000. 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 1-336-881-7219.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SEATS
00V362000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 04/01/1996 to 09/30/2000V (Vehicle)650002/09/2001MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.11/03/200011/06/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: certain school buses and transit buses equipped with national seating's series 93b-sb driver seat. a bracket attaching the gas spring shock to the height adjuster of the seat can deform and break. this bracket is located at the top of the height adjuster.
Consequence SummaryIf the bracket is not replaced after deforming, and is allowed to break, its breaking will result in a sudden drop of the driver's seat, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle and a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the seat base and add reinforcement to the seat assembly
NotesOwner notification began february 9, 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 atalso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
98V229000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 04/01/1996 to 04/10/1998V (Vehicle)430012/07/1998MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.09/17/199809/25/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with national seating series 93b-sb driver seat. a bracket attaching to the height adjusting shock absorber on the driver's seat can deform and break.
Consequence SummaryThis condition can result in a sudden drop of the driver's seat, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle and a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will add a reinforcement to the bracket, or if the bracket is deformed and/or broken, the entire seat base will be replaced.
NotesOwner notification began december 7, 1998.owners who take their buses 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 1-336-841-5991.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 - ANTILOCK
00V232002FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 02/13/1998 to 08/03/2000V (Vehicle)3540508/29/2000MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.08/07/200008/09/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks and school bus chassis built with bendix air abs with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu), there have been reports of unwanted abs activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed abs wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
Consequence SummaryThis condition could cause the abs ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. this could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the abs ecu.
NotesOwner notification began august 29, 2000, to school buses and emergency vehicle customers. owners of the remaining population were sent letters on september 9, 2000. 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 freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
00V232011THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 02/13/1998 to 08/03/2000V (Vehicle)478008/29/2000MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.08/07/200011/29/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: school bus chassis and emergency vehicles built with bendix air abs with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu), there have been reports of unwanted abs activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed abs wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
Consequence SummaryThis condition could cause the abs ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. this could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the abs ecu.
NotesOwner notification began august 29, 2000, to school buses and emergency vehicle customers. owners of the remaining population were sent letters on september 9, 2000. 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 freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
08V087000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 01/01/1994 to 03/10/2008V (Vehicle)24343508/18/2008ODITHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.02/26/200802/27/2008
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks is recalling 243,435 my 1995-2008 thomas built school buses manufactured between january 1994, and march 10, 2008. (additional buses have been added to this recall campaign. please see supplemental report no. 4) the emergency exit door handle begins corroding around the securing roll pin and square drive mechanism causing the protective finish to chip and flake. continued corrosion and pitting weakens the handle. handles weakened by corrosion may break while trying to open the door from the exterior.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of an emergency, a person on the outside of the bus may break the door handle trying to open the emergency exit potentially delaying evacuation and increasing the risk of personal injury to the vehicle's occupants.
Corrective SummaryDaimler trucks will notify owners and will replace the handles with a more robust handle free of charge. repairs will be performed by thomas built buses dealerships. the recall began on august 18, 2008, and notification for the revised population is expected to begin on or about april 29, 2009. owners may contact thomas built at 336-889-4871.
NotesDaimler trucks recall no. fl-525.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
03V246000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION V (Vehicle)62MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.07/10/200307/17/2003
Defect SummaryOn certain trucks and buses equipped with cummins electronic control modules on the c8.3g and l10g engines, the ecm does not have the ability to detect a throttle fail-safe engine shutdown command. this could result in an unanticipated, uncommanded open throttle condition without warning.
Consequence SummaryIf this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryCummins will notify the customers and replace the ecm. owners should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or freightliner at 1-503-745-5219.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration