How many recalls does the 2001 Thomas Built Cl100 have?

The 2001 Thomas Built Cl100 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2001 Thomas Built Cl100 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2001 Thomas Built Cl100?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is fuel system, diesel.

2001 Thomas Built Cl100 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2001 Thomas Built Cl100 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 69 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, diesel. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 01V213001 2001-06-26 69 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SMALL COMMERCIAL BUSES. THE TRANS/AIR AIR-CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR BELT GUARD CAN RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE LINE.

Consequence

IF THE BRAKE LINE WEARS THROUGH, THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE BRAKE PRESSURE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AFFECTING THE CAPABILITY TO STOP THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACED THE BELT GUARD WITH A REVISED VERSION TO PROVIDE GREATER CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINE AND GUARD AND A METAL GUARD WILL BE SECURED TO THE BRAKE LINE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 8, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT…

Complaints by component

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“School bus a 2001 thomas 77 passenger transit style with a 100 gallon rear mounted fuel tank developed a leak november 2006. The tank had to be replaced. New tank purchased and installed also leaked. Earlier this year, another school bus a 2000 thomas 84 passenger transit style with a rear mounted…”

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY · reported 2006-11-22

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2001 Thomas Built Cl100 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.