- The problem
- On certain school or transit buses with passenger seat belts with retractors, the cover halves for the retractable portion of the belt can separate completely and release the seat belt connector. If this occurs, one of the load bearing pins in the connector could separate from the connector and render the seat belt unusable. In the event of a crash, the seat occupant would not be properly restrained resulting in an injury. The seat belt supplier, amsafe, will provide a snap on "over-cover" to owners to prevent the seat belt cover from separating.
- The risk
- If this occurs, one of the load bearing pins in the connector could separate from the connector and render the seat belt unusable. In the event of a crash, the seat occupant would not be properly restrained resulting in an injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will provide a plastic outer cover that snaps over the existing cover on units in the field and will replace broken seat belts free of charge. 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 336-841-5924 or amsafe at 574-266-8330.
Vehicle safety record
2001 Thomas ER Model Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2001 Thomas ER Model have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2002 for the seat belts.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical ER Model year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2001 Thomas ER Model recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2001 Thomas ER Model yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Thomas ER Model: every year compared
All ER Model years2001 Thomas ER Model vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Thomas ER Model | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 2001 Thomas Bus | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2001 Thomas Conventional | 1 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Thomas MVP ER | 1 | 12 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Thomas Saf-T-Liner | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Thomas CL100 | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2001 Thomas ER Model
Does the 2001 Thomas ER Model have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Thomas ER Model: seat belts (October 2002). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2001 Thomas ER Model had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2001 Thomas ER Model a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 65 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Thomas ER Model year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2001 Thomas ER Model has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data