2001 Thomas Er Transit Problems: 0 Complaints, 3 Recalls

The worst 2001 Thomas Er Transit problems

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Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studsReported August 6, 2002 · 15 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain school and transit buses, the wheel lug nut may not tighten completely.
Risk: The wheel could loosen increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will install new wheel studs. Owner notification began february 28, 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 02V221000 · Recall details

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedalReported November 15, 2001 · 2,700 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: medium duty trucks, fire trucks, and transit buses and school buses equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries. The weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.
Risk: If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace these pedals. Owner notification began march 18, 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 freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 01V322002 · Recall details

Service brakes, air: supply: low pressure warning: switchReported March 27, 2001 · 153 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: certain school buses fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." these vehicles do not comply due to the low air warning system detecting pressure in only one reservoir system and not both as required.
Risk: This does not meet the standard.
Remedy: Dealers will correct the low air pressure switch wiring. Owner notification began july 27, 2001. Owner notification is expected to begin 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 336‑881‑7219.

Recall number 01V105000 · Recall details

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

See attached four page technical report for details.

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Is the 2001 Thomas Er Transit reliable?

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

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

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 2001 Thomas Er Transit have?

3 recalls, covering wheels, vehicle speed control and service brakes, air.

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