Recall 01V-104: 2000–2001 Thomas SAF-T-Liner HD, 2000–2001 Thomas Transit Liner ER and 2 more
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Mar 27, 2001, covering about 145 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the roof of the vehicle may crush, not properly protecting the vehicle occupants.
The fix
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.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Structure › Body |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 01V104000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas SAF-T-Liner HD | 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Thomas Transit Liner ER | 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Thomas Transit Liner HD | 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner ER | 2000, 2001 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 01V-104?
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.
How is recall 01V-104 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.