Thomas Er Transit 1994-2002
Model Er Transit made by Thomas got 2 investigations as well as 21 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car had some investigations: exterior lighting and interior lighting.
Car model
| Name | Recalls | Bulletins | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Er Transit 1994 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Er Transit 1995 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Er Transit 1996 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Thomas Er Transit 1997 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Er Transit 1998 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Er Transit 1999 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| Thomas Er Transit 2000 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| Thomas Er Transit 2001 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Thomas Er Transit 2002 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Model 9999
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 28 | 06/17/2003 | 10003329 | Rear emergency pushout window switch modification. *tt | 10/16/2003 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| 12 | 11/15/2001 | 628563 | Safety start interlock switch bracket - rear engine door. *tt | 03/13/2002 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 30 | 04/08/1999 | 605906 | Provided information regarding the monitor / sensor system on units built prior to november 4, 1998 with eng engines. *tt | 08/02/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 6 | 01/05/1999 | 604042 | Fuel shutdown solenoid wiring guidelines. *yc | 03/16/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 14 | 11/16/2000 | 615564 | Some customers have reported premature rusting-out of the lower coolant tubes when units are operated in harsh environments. *tt | 01/24/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 5 | 02/22/1999 | 604402 | Back pressure requirements for models manufactured before december 7, 1998. *tt | 04/28/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 081101 | 11/08/2001 | 628365 | Subject regarding excessive exhaust noise. *jg | 03/08/2002 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| 996 | 05/10/1999 | 608329 | Concerns with muffler isolator straps breaking. *tt | 11/23/1999 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 31R | 02/22/2000 | 612062 | Subject on eliminating backfeed from stop engine warning buzzer, with vehicles that have cummins 1sb/1sc engines. *mjs | 06/05/2000 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 2033 | 07/11/2001 | 622562 | Subject regarding reports that some units equipped with daytime running lights, have experienced the headlights staying energized, or coming on without the engine running. *tt | 10/19/2001 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 1336 | 08/15/2003 | 10003077 | Fuel fill liner installed to prevent fuel from spilling under the fuel fill cover onto the floor of the bus. *tt | 10/07/2003 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||||
| 05 | 09/21/2001 | 626251 | Subject on re -routing fuel line. *et | 12/13/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 6 | 05/10/1999 | 610479 | Mounting bracket to support the wtec ii transmission harness to prevent the harness from breaking loose; thus, causing the transmission not to shift. *tt | 05/02/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 4 | 04/08/1999 | 606746 | Subject regarding tie rod ends for the thomas front axle. *tt | 09/01/1999 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| 15 | 02/22/2000 | 612060 | Subject on the flip cushion mounting tab breaking, seats manufactured after may 14, 1996 and before november 1, 1999. *mjs | 06/05/2000 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| 9 | 02/22/1999 | 604401 | Information on replacing power steering tubing. *tt | 04/28/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 32 | 10/12/1998 | 602831 | On january 1998, productin began installing an aluminum rear engine door. *tt | 01/14/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 141101 | 11/14/2001 | 628368 | Subject regarding aluminum rear engine door binding. *jg | 03/08/2002 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| 141101 | 11/14/2001 | 628374 | Subject regarding air intrusion in driver's area. (also for thomas hd 1900) *jg | 03/08/2002 | |
| VISIBILITY | |||||
| 29 | 06/17/2003 | 10003297 | Rear emergency p/o window handle modification. *tt | 10/15/2003 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| 623 | 07/11/2001 | 622556 | On some units, the front center heater does not have removable access panel on the rar side of the heater. this bulletin provides a method to modify the heater to improve accessibility to the components. *tt | 10/19/2001 | |
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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||