NHTSA Recall 01V341000: Seats
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 708 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Thomas Conventional.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V341000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | November 1, 2001 |
| Owner notification | November 13, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: certain school buses equipped with syntec seats fail to conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection." some seats (1) fail to meet the required four inch 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, experience weld breakage.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly protected.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat frame and the seat back cushion on these vehicles. Owner notification began november 13, 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 01V341000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Conventional | 2001 |
| Thomas Mvp EF | 2001 |
| Thomas Mvp ER | 2001 |
| Thomas Saf-T-Liner | 2001 |
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.