NHTSA Recall 01V214000: Electrical system: wiring
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 16,165 vehicles. It affects 1999–2001 Thomas Conventional.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V214000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | June 26, 2001 |
| Owner notification | September 14, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: 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.
Safety risk
If the bus catches on fire, possible injury or death to the vehicle occupants can occur.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with inspection and remedy procedures to be used in correcting this condition. Owner notification began september 14, 2001. 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.
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 01V214000
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.