2004 Thomas SAF-T-Liner ER recalls and problems
The 2004 Thomas SAF-T-Liner ER has 1 safety recall. Recall repairs are free at any Thomas dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2004 Thomas SAF-T-Liner ER vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2004 Thomas SAF-T-Liner ER recalls
Recall 05V-208: Vehicle Speed Control
Problem: Certain my 2002-2005 thomas built saf-t-liner er school buses and er transit buses manufactured between november 2002 and february 2005 and equipped with john deere 8.1l compressed natural gas engines models hfn01 and hfn03. The engine control unit and throttle can unexpectedly surge. These units fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, accelerator control systems.
Risk: A sudden engine surge could possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: John deere will notify the customers of freightliner/thomas built and will update the engine control unit software free of charge. Owners may contact john deere at 1-800-jd-engine.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Thomas SAF-T-Liner ER have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Thomas SAF-T-Liner ER: 05V-208 (vehicle speed control). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Thomas recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Thomas dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.