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2001 Thomas Built Buses HDX EF recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2001 Thomas Built Buses HDX EF. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2001 Thomas Built Buses HDX EF recalls, newest first

March 27, 2007NHTSA 07V14200011,265 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts

Summary
Certain my 1994 through 2002 thomas built minotour, FS-65, mvp-ef, er, and hdx-ef school buses manufactured between January 23, 1994, and April 15, 2002. The seat belt may chafe on the edge of a metal bracket and wear prematurely.
Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, possibly resulting in personal injury.
Remedy
Thomas built will notify owners and replace any chafed seat belts and replace or modify the retainer strip to prevent any further chafing. The recall began on February 8, 2008. Owners may contact thomas built at 336-889-4871 or contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2001 Thomas Built Buses HDX EF were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Thomas Built Buses HDX EF years

Other 2001 Thomas Built Buses models

Most recalled 2001 vehicles

  1. 2001 Honda Civic (27 recalls)
  2. 2001 Ford F-150 (19 recalls)
  3. 2001 Honda Accord (19 recalls)
  4. 2001 Ford Windstar (16 recalls)
  5. 2001 Ford Escape (15 recalls)
All of 2001’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 2001 Thomas Built Buses HDX EF have any recalls?
1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seat belts. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2001 Thomas Built Buses HDX EF recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Thomas Built Buses dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2001 Thomas Built Buses HDX EF?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.