2001 Thomas Conventional Problems: 1 Complaint, 4 Recalls

The worst 2001 Thomas Conventional problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

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Recalls 4

Seat beltsReported October 31, 2002 · 2,371 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain school or transit buses with passenger seat belts with retractors, the cover halves for the retractable portion of the belt can separate completely and release the seat belt connector. If this occurs, one of the load bearing pins in the connector could separate from the connector and render the seat belt unusable. In the event of a crash, the seat occupant would not be properly restrained resulting in an injury. The seat belt supplier, amsafe, will provide a snap on "over-cover" to owners to prevent the seat belt cover from separating.
Risk: If this occurs, one of the load bearing pins in the connector could separate from the connector and render the seat belt unusable. In the event of a crash, the seat occupant would not be properly restrained resulting in an injury.
Remedy: Dealers will provide a plastic outer cover that snaps over the existing cover on units in the field and will replace broken seat belts free of charge. 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 336‑841‑5924 or amsafe at 574‑266‑8330.

Recall number 02V160009 · Recall details

Service brakes, air: supply: check valveReported February 22, 2002 · 51 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." these buses do not have a check valve between the wet tank and the secondary tank.
Risk: The absence of a check valve could cause increased stopping distances.
Remedy: Dealers will add a check valve. The units affected are only in the state of washington. Owner notification began may 10, 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 336‑889‑4871.

Recall number 02V062000 · Recall details

SeatsReported November 1, 2001 · 708 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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 when testing under certain conditions; or (3) while still meeting the required force/defection, experience weld breakage.
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.

Recall number 01V341000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiringReported June 26, 2001 · 16,165 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: school buses. The main body power supply wire from the chassis can chafe on the chassis (cowl) sheet metal panel, causing arcing and could result in a fire.
Risk: If the bus catches on fire, possible injury or death to the vehicle occupants can occur.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with inspection and remedy procedures to be used in correcting this condition. Owner notification began september 14, 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.

Recall number 01V214000 · Recall details

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Defect investigations

School bus lighting failuresOpened June 9, 2004, closed December 20, 2004

See attached four page technical report for details.

EA04014

Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Thomas Conventional 2

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Sep 1, 2015 Service bulletin? Interim Recall Notice for TBB
Aug 1, 2015 Service bulletinOlFL685 TBB Interim-US TBB Emergency Door Handles

What 2001 Thomas Conventional owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 30, 2007 · Body · MI

Frame rail and crossmember breakage in rear axle area on freightliner/thomas built school buses.

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Questions about the 2001 Thomas Conventional

Is the 2001 Thomas Conventional reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2001 Thomas Conventional, close to a typical Conventional model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Thomas Conventional?

Body and structure, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 2001 Thomas Conventional have?

4 recalls, covering seat belts, service brakes, air and seats.

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