- 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
2002 Thomas ER Transit Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2002 Thomas ER Transit have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 2002 for the lugs / nuts / bolts / studs.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical ER Transit year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2002 Thomas ER Transit 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 2002 Thomas ER Transit 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 Transit: every year compared
All ER Transit years2002 Thomas ER Transit vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Thomas ER Transit | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2002 Thomas Saf-T-Liner | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2002 Thomas School Bus | 2 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2002 Thomas Bus | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2002 Thomas Conventional | 1 | 2 | D | 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 2002 Thomas ER Transit
Does the 2002 Thomas ER Transit have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Thomas ER Transit: lugs / nuts / bolts / studs (August 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 2002 Thomas ER Transit had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2002 Thomas ER Transit a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 92 out of 100 (grade A: far 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 2002 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