Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V105000 Reported March 27, 2001

Freightliner/thomas built/fmvss121/low air warning

Thomas Built Buses, Inc. · Service Brakes, Air · 153 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01V105000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Component
Service Brakes, Air
Vehicles Affected
153
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 27, 2001

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: certain school buses fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." these vehicles do not comply due to the low air warning system detecting pressure in only one reservoir system and not both as required.

Safety Consequence

This does not meet the standard.

Corrective Action

Dealers will correct the low air pressure switch wiring. owner notification began july 27, 2001. owner notification is expected to begin 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 336-881-7219.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Thomas Built Buses, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 01V105000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 01V105000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01V105000?

NHTSA recall 01V105000 was issued by Thomas Built Buses, Inc. on March 27, 2001. It addresses: Freightliner/thomas built/fmvss121/low air warning. The recall affects approximately 153 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Air component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Thomas Built Buses, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V105000 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.