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2001 Thomas CL100Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2001 Thomas CL100, most often about the fuel system, diesel. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage94kFuel system, diesel, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 13, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Thomas CL100 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel system, diesel10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2001 Thomas CL100 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Appliance: air conditioner

Recall 01V-213 · Jun 26, 2001 · 69 vehicles

Risk. IF THE BRAKE LINE WEARS THROUGH, THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE BRAKE PRESSURE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AFFECTING THE CAPABILITY TO STOP THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Thomas.

Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other CL100 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CL100 median. How we score

'00'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What CL100 owners report

Recent fuel system, diesel complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 10176060 · Dec 13, 2006 · 94,000 miles

Own a 2001 CL100?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.