Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
Enter a VIN to identify your vehicle and find Canadian recall notices that may apply to its make, model and year. Confirm VIN-specific eligibility and repair status with the manufacturer.
Switch to another Thomas Built Conventional School Bus model year.
Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 2001 Thomas Built Conventional School Bus in Canada.
Certain school buses, equipped with seats manufactured by SynTec Inc, fail to conform to the requirements of C.M.V.S.S. no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection." some seats (1) can fail to meet the required 4" clearance during the test procedure, while still meeting the post test condition; (2) fail to meet the required frontal pre-load when testing under certain conditions; or (3) while still meeting the required force/defection, weld breakage has been found on some seats. In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly protected. Correction: dealers will replace the seat frame and the seat back cushion on these vehicles. No vehicles were sold in Canada.
A failure of this component (seats and restraints) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
Certain school buses. The main body power supply wire from the chassis can chafe on the chassis (cowl) sheet metal panel, causing arcing and could result in a fire. If the bus catches on fire, possible injury or death to the vehicle occupants can occur. Correction: Owners will be provided with inspection and remedy procedures to be used in correcting this condition.
A failure of this component (electrical) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
Official Transport Canada safety campaigns, Canadian motor vehicle safety compliance standards and live VIN specifications.
Explore safety recall records by model year.