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2001 Thomas SAF-T-Liner Recalls & Complaints

The 2001 Thomas SAF-T-Liner has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Thomas dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2001 Thomas SAF-T-Liner. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2001 Thomas SAF-T-Liner owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2001 Thomas SAF-T-Liner, describing incidents dated October 13, 2010.

Most-cited components

  • Service Brakes 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10365958 · Filed

    CRACKED FRONT AIR CHAMBER SUPPORT BRACKETS

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2001 Thomas SAF-T-Liner in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

FREIGHTLINER/THOMAS BUILT/FMVSS 222/SEAT

NHTSA #01V341000 · Seats · NHTSA notice

Reported November 1, 2001 · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 708 vehicles

Owners notified November 13, 2001 · Vehicles built March 5, 2001 – August 10, 2001 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

FREIGHTLINER/THOMAS BUILT/ACCELERATOR PEDAL

NHTSA #01V103000 · Vehicle Speed Control — Accelerator Pedal · NHTSA notice

Reported March 27, 2001 · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 146 vehicles

Owners notified June 8, 2001 · Vehicles built October 1, 2000 – March 31, 2001 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN POSSIBLY HANG UP ON THE FLOOR RUBBER.

Safety consequence

THE DRIVER WOULD BE EXPECTING THE VEHICLE'S SPEED TO DECREASE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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