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2001 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER

2 recalls — 1 complaints

01V341000 Nov 1, 2001
SEATS
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Consequence
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 BUIL... Read more
708 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
01V103000 Mar 27, 2001
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN POSSIBLY HANG UP ON THE FLOOR RUBBER.
Consequence
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 1-336-88... Read more
146 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER1
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER Nov 8, 2010
Incident date: Oct 13, 2010
CRACKED FRONT AIR CHAMBER SUPPORT BRACKETS

NHTSA Safety Investigations — THOMAS SAF-T-LINER

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE00008 Opened: Feb 10, 2000 — Closed: Jun 29, 2000
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1998
HEADLIGHT ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT
ALLEGE THAT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILURE RESULTED IN THE LOSS OF LIGHTING
PE95029 Opened: May 5, 1995 — Closed: Sep 19, 1995
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1994
PRNDL MISALIGNMENT
There is no summary currently available
PE93002 Opened: Feb 4, 1993 — Closed: Mar 31, 1993
PE — Closed
HANDRAIL SNAGS
There is no summary currently available

THOMAS SAF-T-LINER — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the THOMAS SAF-T-LINER across all model years (1977–2001).

101 Total Recalls
7 Total Complaints
3 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

THOMAS SAF-T-LINER — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2002 0 3 View
2001 (current) 2 1
2000 1 0 View
1998 0 2 View
1997 3 0 View
1996 10 0 View
1995 11 1 View
1994 13 0 View
1993 10 0 View
1992 7 0 View
1991 5 0 View
1990 5 0 View
1989 4 0 View
1988 5 0 View
1987 3 0 View
1986 3 0 View
1985 3 0 View
1984 3 0 View
1983 3 0 View
1982 3 0 View
1981 2 0 View
1980 2 0 View
1979 1 0 View
1978 1 0 View
1977 1 0 View

Other THOMAS Models

Model Recalls Complaints
1603 0 0 View
1703 0 0 View
1803 0 0 View
1894 0 0 View
1984 0 0 View
2124 0 0 View
2234 0 0 View
2374 0 0 View