Seat belt ends are sewed so that they pull in to male housing making them inoperable, and dangerous weapons if swung around.
The worst 2001 Thomas Bus problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Locks1
- Seat belts1
Problems by type
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- Locks1
- Seat belts1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
School bus lighting failures
See attached four page technical report for details.
EA04014
Headlight switch failures
Odi has received several failed switches that show signs of melting or damage from over- heating.the switch supplier has initiated a test program to determine the cause of these failures.odi is concerned about the presence of a heat source that potentially could lead to an electrical fire, as well as the absence of necessary vehicle lighting.odi will continue its investigation to verify the extent of the problem represented by the reported failures and evaluate the associated risks.
PE04012
What 2001 Thomas Bus owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Passenger's door opens slowly back and forth intermittently. Manufacturer will be notified.
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Questions about the 2001 Thomas Bus
Is the 2001 Thomas Bus reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2001 Thomas Bus, close to a typical Bus model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Thomas Bus?
Doors, latches and locks, with 1 complaint. Next is seat belts (1).
How many recalls does the 2001 Thomas Bus have?
No recalls on record.
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