2001 Thomas Saf-T-Liner
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2001 Thomas Saf-T-Liner. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 2001 Thomas Saf-T-Liner. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly protected.
Remedy
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.
Vehicle description: school buses. the accelerator pedal can possibly hang up on the floor rubber.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The driver would be expecting the vehicle's speed to decrease, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a stainless steel plate under the accelerator pedal. owner notification began june 8, 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 1-336-889-4871.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, air › Drum › Chamber
Cracked front air chamber support brackets
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- School bus lighting failures
See attached four page technical report for details.
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