Freightliner/thomas built/fmvss 221/roof joint
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash, the roof of the vehicle may crush, not properly protecting the vehicle occupants.
Corrective Action
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.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Freightliner Llc or involving Structure.
FAQ: Recall 01V104000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 01V104000?
NHTSA recall 01V104000 was issued by Freightliner Llc on March 27, 2001. It addresses: Freightliner/thomas built/fmvss 221/roof joint. The recall affects approximately 145 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V104000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.