Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V214000 Reported June 26, 2001

Freightliner/thomas built/wire chaffing

Thomas Built Buses, Inc. · Electrical System · 16,165 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01V214000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
16,165
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 26, 2001

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: school buses. the main body power supply wire from the chassis can chafe on the chassis (cowl) sheet metal panel, causing arcing and could result in a fire.

Safety Consequence

If the bus catches on fire, possible injury or death to the vehicle occupants can occur.

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided with inspection and remedy procedures to be used in correcting this condition. 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 336-889-4871.

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 01V214000 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 01V214000

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

What is recall 01V214000?

NHTSA recall 01V214000 was issued by Thomas Built Buses, Inc. on June 26, 2001. It addresses: Freightliner/thomas built/wire chaffing. The recall affects approximately 16,165 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Thomas Built Buses, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V214000 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.