Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 2001 Thomas Built Er Transit Bus in Canada.
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 vehicle fire. If this occurs while the vehicle is underway, it could cause a vehicle crash resulting in property damage and/or personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will replace the auto reset circuit breakers with manual circuit breakers and jumper cables.
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).
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 a loss of steering control. Correction: Dealers will replace the tie rod assemblies.
A failure of this component (steering) 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).
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 and rear axle ABS valve packages.
A failure of this component (brakes) 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 medium duty trucks, fire trucks, and transit buses equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by Williams's controls industries. The weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate. 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. Correction: dealers will replace these pedals.
A failure of this component (other) 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 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 by the standard. Correction: Low air pressure warning switch will be corrected.
A failure of this component (brakes) 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 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 crash, the roof of the vehicle may crush, not properly protecting the vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will repair as necessary.
A failure of this component (structure) 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).
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