How many recalls does the 2001 Thomas Built Er Model have?

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

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2001 Thomas Built Er Model Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2001 Thomas Built Er Model has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 2,371 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SEAT BELTS 02V160009 2002-10-31 2,371 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN SCHOOL OR TRANSIT BUSES WITH PASSENGER SEAT BELTS WITH RETRACTORS, THE COVER HALVES FOR THE RETRACTABLE PORTION OF THE BELT CAN SEPARATE COMPLETELY AND RELEASE THE SEAT BELT CONNECTOR. IF THIS OCCURS, ONE OF THE LOAD BEARING PINS IN THE CONNECTOR COULD SEPARATE FROM THE CONNECTOR AND RENDER THE SEAT BELT…

Consequence

IF THIS OCCURS, ONE OF THE LOAD BEARING PINS IN THE CONNECTOR COULD SEPARATE FROM THE CONNECTOR AND RENDER THE SEAT BELT UNUSABLE. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED RESULTING IN AN INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL PROVIDE A PLASTIC OUTER COVER THAT SNAPS OVER THE EXISTING COVER ON UNITS IN THE FIELD AND WILL REPLACE BROKEN SEAT BELTS FREE OF CHARGE. 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…

Defect investigations

Investigation EA04014 Opened 2004-06-09 · closed 2004-12-20

SCHOOL BUS LIGHTING FAILURES

SEE ATTACHED FOUR PAGE TECHNICAL REPORT FOR DETAILS.

Investigation EA04014 Opened 2004-06-09 · closed 2004-12-20

SCHOOL BUS LIGHTING FAILURES

SEE ATTACHED FOUR PAGE TECHNICAL REPORT FOR DETAILS.

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 Er Model as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.