2001 Thomas Saf-T-Liner recalls
There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 2001 Thomas Saf-T-Liner, covering 854 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Seats
- 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
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: school buses. The accelerator pedal can possibly hang up on the floor rubber.
- Risk
- The driver would be expecting the vehicle's speed to decrease, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a stainless steel plate under the accelerator pedal. Owner notification began june 8, 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 1‑336‑889‑4871.
Recall number 01V103000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2001 Thomas Saf-T-Liner recalls
How do I check if my 2001 Thomas Saf-T-Liner 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 Saf-T-Liner have?
2, covering seats and vehicle speed control.
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