2001 Thomas CL100 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2001 Thomas CL100, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2001 Thomas CL100
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Air conditioner (equipment)
Vehicle description: small commercial buses. The trans/air air-conditioning compressor belt guard can rub against the brake line.
Remedy: Dealers will replaced the belt guard with a revised version to provide greater clearance between the brake line and guard and a metal guard will be secured to the brake line. Owner notification began august 8, 2002.…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 Thomas CL100 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 94,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“School bus a 2001 thomas 77 passenger transit style with a 100 gallon rear mounted fuel tank developed a leak november 2006. The tank had to be replaced. New tank purchased and installed also leaked.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 13, 2006 · Fuel system, diesel
Compare Thomas CL100 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Thomas CL100 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Thomas CL100 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 Thomas CL100 | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2001 Thomas CL100
How do I know if my 2001 Thomas CL100 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2001 Thomas CL100; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Thomas dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 01V213001).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.