School bus a 2001 thomas 77 passenger transit style with a 100 gallon rear mounted fuel tank developed a leak november 2006. The tank had to be replaced. New tank purchased and installed also leaked. Earlier this year, another school bus a 2000 thomas 84 passenger transit style with a rear mounted 100 gallon fuel tank also developed a leak and had to be replaced.
The worst 2001 Thomas CL100 problems
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Recalls 1
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: small commercial buses. The trans/air air-conditioning compressor belt guard can rub against the brake line.
- Risk
- If the brake line wears through, the vehicle will lose brake pressure without prior warning, affecting the capability to stop the vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replaced the belt guard with a revised version to provide greater clearance between the brake line and guard and a metal guard will be secured to the brake line. Owner notification began august 8, 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 1‑336‑841‑5924.
Recall number 01V213001 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Thomas CL100 1
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What 2001 Thomas CL100 owners say
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Questions about the 2001 Thomas CL100
Is the 2001 Thomas CL100 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2001 Thomas CL100, close to a typical CL100 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Thomas CL100?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2001 Thomas CL100 have?
1 recall, covering equipment.
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