Thomas SAF-T-LINER HD, Transit Liner ER, Transit Liner HD; Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER ER (2000-2001): Structure
Recall 01V104000 · Mar 27, 2001 · Freightliner Corporation
145
vehicles affected
145
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01V104000
- Date
- Mar 27, 2001
- Maker
- Freightliner Corporation
- Units affected
- 145
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Body
- Model years
- 2000-2001
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES BUILT WITH COMPOSITE FRONT ROOF CAPS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 221, "SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH." THE ROOF CAP DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS DUE TO THE OMISSION OF THE ADHESIVE THAT JOINS THE ROOF TO THE BUS BODY.
What can happen
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE MAY CRUSH, NOT PROPERLY PROTECTING THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL RE-BOND THE ROOF CAP TO THE ROOF SHEET METAL. 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 1-336-889-4871.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 8 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas | Saf-T-Liner HD | 2000-2001 |
| Thomas | Transit Liner ER | 2000-2001 |
| Thomas | Transit Liner HD | 2000-2001 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner ER | 2000-2001 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 01V104000?
4 models: Thomas Saf-T-Liner HD (2000-2001), Thomas Transit Liner ER (2000-2001), Thomas Transit Liner HD (2000-2001) and 1 more, about 145 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 01V104000?
DEALERS WILL RE-BOND THE ROOF CAP TO THE ROOF SHEET METAL. 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 1-336-889-4871.
What can happen?
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE MAY CRUSH, NOT PROPERLY PROTECTING THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.