2000 Thomas SAF-T-Liner HD recalls and problems

The 2000 Thomas SAF-T-Liner HD has 2 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Thomas dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2000 Thomas SAF-T-Liner HD vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Thomas SAF-T-Liner HD recalls

Recall 01V-104: Structure

Reported Mar 27, 2001 · 145 vehicles affected · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

Problem: Vehicle description: certain school buses built with composite front roof caps fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 221, "school bus body joint strength." the roof cap does not meet the requirements due to the omission of the adhesive that joins the roof to the bus body.

Risk: In the event of a crash, the roof of the vehicle may crush, not properly protecting the vehicle occupants.

Fix: Dealers will re-bond the roof cap to the roof sheet metal. 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 1-336-889-4871.

Recall 01V-103: Vehicle Speed Control

Reported Mar 27, 2001 · 146 vehicles affected · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

Problem: Vehicle description: school buses. The accelerator pedal can possibly hang up on the floor rubber.

Risk: The driver would be expecting the vehicle's speed to decrease, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will install a stainless steel plate under the accelerator pedal. Owner notification began june 8, 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 1-336-889-4871.

2000 Thomas SAF-T-Liner HD problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Structure1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 248,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2000 Thomas SAF-T-Liner HD complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Structure · at 248,000 miles · reported Jul 22, 2008
Annual inspection revealed broken roof bows on two seperate school busses. The thomas dealer has avaliable a repair part and procedure, a stiffener is welded in the bow at the window header.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Thomas SAF-T-Liner HD have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Thomas SAF-T-Liner HD: 01V-104 (structure), 01V-103 (vehicle speed control). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Thomas SAF-T-Liner HD?

Owners report structure problems most often (1 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 248,000 miles.

Are Thomas recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Thomas dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.