2001 Thomas Er Transit recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 2001 Thomas Er Transit, covering 2,868 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
- 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 pedal
- 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: switch
- 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
Questions about the 2001 Thomas Er Transit recalls
How do I check if my 2001 Thomas Er Transit has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 2001 Thomas Er Transit have?
3, covering wheels, vehicle speed control and service brakes, air.
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