Thomas Er Transit 2001

Model Er Transit made in 2001 by Thomas got 2 investigations as well as 3 recalls. The car had some investigations: exterior lighting and interior lighting. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air and vehicle speed control.

Model 2001

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - LOW PRESSURE WARNING
01V105000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 10/01/2000 to 02/28/2001V (Vehicle)15307/27/2001MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.03/27/200103/29/2001571121
Defect SummaryVehicle description: certain school buses fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 121, air brake systems. these vehicles do not comply due to the low air warning system detecting pressure in only one reservoir system and not both as required.
Consequence SummaryThis does not meet the standard.
Corrective SummaryDealers will correct the low air pressure switch wiring. owner notification began july 27, 2001. owner notification is expected to begin 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 336-881-7219.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
01V322002FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 05/29/2001 to 10/02/2001V (Vehicle)270003/18/2002MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.11/15/200111/30/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: medium duty trucks, fire trucks, and transit buses and school buses equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries. the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.
Consequence SummaryIf the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace these pedals. owner notification began march 18, 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 freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
02V221000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 06/01/1999 to 03/07/2002V (Vehicle)1502/28/2003MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.08/06/200208/14/2002
Defect SummaryOn certain school and transit buses, the wheel lug nut may not tighten completely.
Consequence SummaryThe wheel could loosen increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install new wheel studs. owner notification began february 28, 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.