Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2001 Thomas CL100 peaked in 2006, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2001 Thomas CL100
Bus, diesel, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Dec 13, 2006 to Dec 13, 2006.
Recall campaigns covering this model year169 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2001 bus
Severity index0.02001 buss average 16.7
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2001 Thomas CL100 name fuel system
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 2001 Thomas CL100
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01V-213-001 | Jun 26, 2001 | Vehicle description: small commercial buses | Equipment | 69 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2001 Thomas CL100
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Dec 13, 2006Failure Nov 22, 200694,000 milesLapeer, MIFuel system, Tank assembly
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. EARLIER THIS YEAR, ANOTHER SCHOOL BUS A 2000 THOMAS 84 PASSENGER TRANSIT STYLE WITH A REAR MOUNTED 100 GALLON FUEL TANK ALSO DEVELOPED A LEAK AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JB
NHTSA complaint 10176060
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
1 manufacturer communication cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- PS-13-8 Nov 29, 2010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THOMAS BUILT BUS: ALL MODELS OF THOMAS BUSES USING AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS. THE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS ARE ROUTINELY BEING ADJUSTED BY SOME OPERATORS AND SERVICE TECHNICIANS TO MAKE BRAKE PUSHROD STROKE APPEAR TO BE WITH LEGAL BRAKE ADJUSTMENT LIMITS…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.