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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 01V341📅 Nov 5, 2001

2001 Thomas Conventional & 2001 Thomas MVP EF + 2 more recall: seats

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly protected.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
01V341000
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
708
Component
SEATS
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 13, 2001
Built
Mar 5, 2001 – Aug 10, 2001
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 01V341 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 01V341?

2001 Thomas Conventional & 2001 Thomas MVP EF + 2 more. 708 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Thomas dealer to book the free repair.