2001 Thomas Er Model Problems: 0 Complaints, 1 Recall

The worst 2001 Thomas Er Model problems

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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

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

See attached four page technical report for details.

EA04014

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

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Is the 2001 Thomas Er Model reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2001 Thomas Er Model.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Thomas Er Model?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 2001 Thomas Er Model have?

1 recall, covering seat belts.

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