Does the 2001 Thomas ER Transit have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: wheels, vehicle speed control, service brakes, air. 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 ER Transit recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Thomas 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 ER Transit?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2001 Thomas ER Transit recalls

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

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2001 Thomas ER Transit. 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.

Has your Thomas been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Thomas dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2001 Thomas ER Transit recalls, newest first

August 6, 2002NHTSA 02V22100015 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Summary: On certain school and transit buses, the wheel lug nut may not tighten completely.
Consequence: The wheel could loosen increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will install new wheel studs. Owner notification began February 28, 2002. 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 15, 2001NHTSA 01V3220022,700 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal

Summary: Vehicle description: medium duty trucks, fire trucks, and transit buses and school buses equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries. The weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.
Consequence: If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace these pedals. Owner notification began March 18, 2002. 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 freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 27, 2001NHTSA 01V105000153 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Supply › Low pressure warning › Switch

Summary: Vehicle description: certain school buses fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems." these vehicles do not comply due to the low air warning system detecting pressure in only one reservoir system and not both as required.
Consequence: This does not meet the standard.
Remedy: Dealers will correct the low air pressure switch wiring. Owner notification began July 27, 2001. Owner notification is expected to begin 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 336-881-7219.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2001 Thomas ER Transit were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Thomas ER Transit years

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Questions

Does the 2001 Thomas ER Transit have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: wheels, vehicle speed control, service brakes, air. 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 ER Transit recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Thomas 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 ER Transit?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.