Thomas Built Buses HDX recalls and problems
26 recalls and 2 owner complaints for 14 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
26
Complaints
2
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
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Most reported Thomas Built Buses HDX problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
All Thomas Built Buses HDX recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V-259 | Apr 7, 2023 | 2023 | Steering | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley, Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFX, Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX, Thomas Built Buses Chassis… |
| 14V-566 | Sep 17, 2014 | 2015 | Fuel System, Diesel | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, and M2 Business Class; Thomas Built Buses HDX; Western Star 4700; and FCCC MBC, MC, MT45, MT55, S2C 106CAB, Sport M2… |
| 11V-455 | Aug 31, 2011 | 2005–2012 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Daimler trucks north america is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2012 freightliner m2, sterling acterra, 7500 & 8500, and thomas built hdx vehicles manufactured from june 23, 2004, through march 15, 2011… |
| 10V-487 | Oct 14, 2010 | 2010–2011 | Seats | Daimler trucks is recalling certain thomas built mvp-ef and hdx non school buses manufactured from march 17, 2009, through december 7, 2009, equipped with stabilus bloc-o-lift, p/n 5561ed, driver seats. |
| 10V-486 | Oct 14, 2010 | 2010–2011 | Seats | Daimler trucks is recalling certain thomas built mvp-ef, hdx, and saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured from march 17, 2009, through december 7, 2009, equipped with stabilus bloc-o-lift, p/n 5561ed, driver seats. |
| 10V-340 | Jul 27, 2010 | 2007–2011 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 fccc b2 106 ch and thomas built saf-t-liner c2 and hdx school buses manufactured from september 5, 2006 through june 30, 2010, equipped with specific… |
| 10V-292 | Jun 29, 2010 | 2011 | Seats | Buswest is recalling certain model year 2011 hdx school buses built on thomas built chassis from october 6, 2009 through january 25, 2010 equipped with seats manufactured by immi. |
| 10V-183 | May 3, 2010 | 2009–2010 | Electrical System | Dtna is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 hdx school buses manufactured on november 15, 2007 through june 15, 2009. |
| 10V-184 | May 3, 2010 | 2009–2010 | Electrical System | Dtna is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 hdx non school buses manufactured beginning november 20, 2007 through may 8, 2009. |
| 10V-058 | Feb 23, 2010 | 2011 | Seats | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2011 saf-t-liner c2, hdx, mvp-ef, and minotour school buses manufactured from october 21, 2009 through january 19, 2010. |
| 09V-394 | Oct 2, 2009 | 2009–2010 | Other | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 thomas built school buses manufactured between march 31, 2008 and february 18, 2009, equipped with specialty manufacturing, inc. |
| 09V-287 | Jul 23, 2009 | 2010 | Structure | Daimler trucks is recalling 35 model year 2010 mvp-ef and hdx thomas built transit buses manufactured from october 22, 2008 through march 25, 2009 the emergency exit push-out window may be installed improperly resulting… |
| 08V-668 | Dec 17, 2008 | 2004–2006 | Fuel System, Other | Daimler trucks north america (Dtna) is recalling 24,650 school and non-school buses, motor home chassis, and trucks manufactured from march 9, 2004 through august 18, 2006, equipped with epa04 certified mbe900 engines… |
| 08V-622 | Nov 26, 2008 | 2003–2009 | Electrical System | Daimler trucks is recalling 18,198 my 2003-2009 thomas built er, mvp-er, hdx, and mvp-ef school and transit buses equipped with a dual power switch and manufactured from february 1, 2002 through october 17, 2008. |
| 08V-430 | Aug 25, 2008 | 2006–2008 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Daimler trucks is recalling 1,419 my 2006 through 2008 thomas built school buses and recreational vehicle chassis manufactured between march 7, 2005 and may 27, 2008, equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. |
| 08V-432 | Aug 25, 2008 | 2006–2007 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Daimler trucks is recalling 2,250 my 2006 and 2007 thomas built minotour, fs65, c2, hdx, and mvp ef school buses and recreational vehicle chassis manufactured between march 9, 2005 and february 23, 2007, equipped with… |
| 08V-269 | Jun 17, 2008 | 2008 | Suspension | Daimler trucks is recalling 2,506 my 2008 xc motor home chassis and thomas built hdx school and transit buses equipped with saf-holland adl series rear suspensions. |
| 08V-087 | Feb 26, 2008 | 2001–2008 | Structure | Daimler trucks is recalling 243,435 my 1995-2008 thomas built school buses manufactured between january 1994, and march 10, 2008. |
| 08V-088 | Feb 26, 2008 | 2003–2007 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Daimler trucks is recalling 760 my 2003-2007 thomas built school buses manufactured between july 6, 2005 and july 19, 2006, equipped with braun wheelchair lifts, models nl, ncl, or nvl. |
| 07V-544 | Nov 29, 2007 | 2001–2008 | Electrical System | Certain 2001 through 2008 thomas built fs-56, er, mvp er, hdx, and mvp ef school buses manufactured from october 23, 2000, through january 24, 2006, equipped with tyco pc board and type II auto reset circuit breakers. |
| 07V-306 | Jul 18, 2007 | 2007–2008 | Steering | Freightliner is recalling certain school bus chassis, heavy trucks, van chassis, rv motorhome chassis manufactured from january 5 to may 17, 2007, equipped with axle alliance company (Aac) front axles. |
| 07V-135 | Mar 23, 2007 | 2006–2007 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Certain my 2006 and 2007 thomas built minotour, fs-65, c2, hdx, and ef school buses manufactured between january 6 and september 6, 2006, equipped with ricon wheelchair platform lift models s2003, s2005, s2010, s5503… |
| 06V-205 | Jun 12, 2006 | 2007 | Parking Brake | Certain heavy trucks, shuttle buses, and school buses equipped with bendix modulated spring brake valves. |
| 06V-150 | May 3, 2006 | 2004–2007 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Certain my 2004-2007 thomas built minotour, fs65, mvp-ef, and hdx model school buses, manufactured between june 16 and july 1, 2005, equipped with ricon wheelchair lifts. |
| 06V-136 | Apr 25, 2006 | 2004–2006 | Electrical System | Certain my 2004 through 2006 thomas built hdx, ef, and fs-65 school buses manufactured between october 4, 2004, and february 14, 2006. |
| 06V-014 | Jan 18, 2006 | 2006 | Suspension | Certain 2006 thomas built hdx school buses manufactured between july and november 2005. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Thomas Built Buses HDX?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2009 Thomas Built Buses HDX has the most reports (2). Check the 2009 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Thomas Built Buses HDX have?
NHTSA lists 26 safety recalls covering Thomas Built Buses HDX model years 2001–2012, 2015, 2023.
What are the most common Thomas Built Buses HDX problems?
Owners report electrical system, exterior lighting problems most often.