NHTSA Recall 01V097009: Buckle assembly (seat belts)
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 129 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Thomas Conventional.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V097009 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | June 26, 2001 |
| Owner notification | September 21, 2001 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by am-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
Safety risk
Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
Remedy
Am-safe notified thomas built's customers to return their vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the seat belts repaired free of charge. Owner notification began september 21, 2000. 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 1-336-889-4871.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V097009
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Conventional | 2000 |
| Thomas Er Model | 2000 |
| Thomas Minotour | 2000 |
| Thomas Mvp EF | 2000 |
| Thomas Mvp ER | 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.