- The problem
- On certain school and transit buses, the wheel lug nut may not tighten completely.
- The risk
- The wheel could loosen increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2001 Thomas ER Transit Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2001 Thomas ER Transit have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in August 2002 for the lugs / nuts / bolts / studs.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical ER Transit year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2001 Thomas ER Transit recalls 3
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
- The problem
- 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD.
- The fix
- 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.
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Thomas ER Transit: every year compared
All ER Transit years2001 Thomas ER Transit vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Thomas ER Transit | 0 | 3 | 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 |
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Questions about the 2001 Thomas ER Transit
Does the 2001 Thomas ER Transit have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2001 Thomas ER Transit: lugs / nuts / bolts / studs (August 2002); accelerator pedal (November 2001); switch (March 2001). 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 Transit had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2001 Thomas ER Transit a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 68 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Thomas ER Transit 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 Transit 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