Thomas Built Er Transit Bus — Electrical
High risk
Dec 3, 2007
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain buses, the Type II auto reset circuit breaker temperatures may exceed the rating of the circuit board. This could cause the board to melt, potentially resulting in a veh
Also affects: Thomas Built Er School Bus, Thomas Built Fs65 School Bus, Thomas Built Hdx School Bus, Thomas Built Hdx Transit Bus, Thomas Built Mvp-Ef School Bus
Thomas Built Er Transit Bus — Steering
High risk
Mar 29, 2005
Model years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
On certain school buses, a crack on the internal thread root of the tie rod could lead to separation of the tie rod from the steer axle assembly. Tie rod separation could result in
Also affects: Thomas Built Hd, Thomas Built Hdx, Thomas Built Mvp-Ef, Thomas Built Mvp-Er
Thomas Built Er Transit Bus — Brakes
High risk
Jan 23, 2003
Model years: 2001, 2002
On certain vehicles, the ABS valve may be assembled with low bolt torque and could leak which could extend the brake stopping distance. Correction: Dealer will re-torque the front
Also affects: Thomas Built Mvp-Ef School Bus, Thomas Built Mvp-Ef Transit Bus, Thomas Built Mvp-Er School Bus, Thomas Built Mvp-Er Transit Bus
Thomas Built Er Transit Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jan 22, 2003
Model years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
On certain vehicles, the driver's seat height adjusting bracket can break. Seat collapse could result in loss of control and vehicle crash. Correction: Dealer will install a repair
Also affects: Thomas Built Cl960 Transit Bus, Thomas Built Mvp-Ef Transit Bus, Thomas Built Mvp-Er Transit Bus, Thomas Built Tl960 Transit Bus
Thomas Built Er Transit Bus — Other
High risk
Nov 30, 2001
Model years: 2001
Certain medium duty trucks, fire trucks, and transit buses equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by Williams's controls industries. The weld attachi
Also affects: American Lafrance Eagle, American Lafrance Metropolitan, Freightliner Vcl Chassis, Freightliner Xb Bus, Freightliner Xc Chassis
Thomas Built Er Transit Bus — Brakes
High risk
May 23, 2001
Model years: 2000, 2001
Certain vehicles do not comply with requirements of CMVSS 121 - Air Brake Systems. The low air warning system detects pressure in only one reservoir system and not both as required
Also affects: Thomas Built Mvp-Er
Thomas Built Er Transit Bus — Structure
High risk
May 23, 2001
Model years: 2000, 2001
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 221- School Bus Body Joint Strength. The adhesive that joins the roof to the bus body was omitted. In the event of a c
Also affects: Thomas Built Mvp-Er
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