2009 Thomas Built Buses HDX recalls and problems
The 2009 Thomas Built Buses HDX has 6 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Thomas Built Buses dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2009 Thomas Built Buses HDX vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2009 Thomas Built Buses HDX recalls
Recall 11V-455: Engine and Engine Cooling
Problem: 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, equipped with specific mbe900 epa04 and epa07 model engines. The intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures.
Risk: A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Fix: Daimler trucks will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. Repairs will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. The safety recall began on september 12, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712. This recall is an expansion of a previous recall, campaign number 10v-341.
Recall 10V-340: Engine and Engine Cooling
Problem: 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 mbe900 epa04 and epa07 model engines. The intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures.
Risk: A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Fix: Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. Repairs will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about july 29, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall 10V-183: Electrical System
Problem: Dtna is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 hdx school buses manufactured on november 15, 2007 through june 15, 2009. The heater coolant flow valve actuator 0-ring may allow coolant leakage into the heater core compartment and the actuator pc board area potentially causing the actuator to overheat and/or melt.
Risk: An overheated and/or melted actuator may result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Dtna will notify owners and repairs will be performed by thomas built dealerships free of charge. The safety recall began on july 6, 2010. Owners may contact thomas built at 1-336-889-4871.
Recall 10V-184: Electrical System
Problem: Dtna is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 hdx non school buses manufactured beginning november 20, 2007 through may 8, 2009. The heater coolant flow valve actuator 0-ring may allow coolant leakage into the heater core compartment and the actuator pc board area potentially causing the actuator to overheat and/or melt.
Risk: An overheated and/or melted actuator may result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Dtna will notify owners and repairs will be performed by thomas built dealerships free of charge. The safety recall began on july 6, 2010. Owners may contact thomas built at 1-336-889-4871.
Recall 09V-394: Other
Problem: 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. (Smi) 000290 LED light kits. A change to the wire used in the LED light kits may reduce the effective life of the lights used on the stop arms. The lights may stop functioning without warning.
Risk: Should the LED lights stop functioning, visibility of a stopped bus would be decreased, possibly endangering a child or pedestrian to injury by passing vehicles.
Fix: Thomas built will notify owners and light kits will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on february 3, 2010. Owners may contact thomas built at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall 08V-622: Electrical System
Problem: 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. Solid state circuit breakers may trip unnecessarily potentially resulting in a loss of power to the bus chassis and body electrical circuits causing an unexpected loss of engine power and exterior lighting.
Risk: Unexpected loss of engine power and exterior lighting could result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Thomas built bus dealers will replace the solid state dual power switch with a mechanical circuit production (Mega fuse). The recall is expected to begin during april 2009. Owners may contact thomas built at 1-336-889-4871.
2009 Thomas Built Buses HDX problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 26,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2009 Thomas Built Buses HDX complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2009 Thomas Built Buses HDX have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2009 Thomas Built Buses HDX: 11V-455 (engine and engine cooling), 10V-340 (engine and engine cooling), 10V-183 (electrical system), 10V-184 (electrical system), 09V-394 (other) and more. Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Thomas Built Buses HDX?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (1 reports), followed by exterior lighting (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 26,000 miles.
Are Thomas Built Buses recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Thomas Built Buses dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.