There have been 4 safety recalls for the Thomas HDX. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Thomas HDX.
Insufficient air brake pressure may cause extended stopping distances without prior warning, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2000 Thomas HDX, 2001 Thomas HDX, 2002 Thomas HDX, 2003 Thomas HDX, 2000 Thomas Mvp Er, 2001 Thomas Mvp Er, 2002 Thomas Mvp Er, 2003 Thomas Mvp Er |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Recall Summary: Certain my 2000 through 2003 thomas built hdx and mvp-er school buses manufactured between April 23, 2000, and November 14, 2003. The service air brake pedal, for both non-adjustable and adjustable brake pedals, may contact the front structure on the bus, limiting the maximum brake force available. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Should the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing vehicles should the motorist not stop at the correct location.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2002 Thomas Conventional, 2003 Thomas Conventional, 2004 Thomas Conventional, 2002 Thomas ER, 2003 Thomas ER, 2004 Thomas ER, 2005 Thomas ER, 2002 Thomas HDX, 2003 Thomas HDX, 2004 Thomas HDX, 2005 Thomas HDX, 2002 Thomas Minotour, 2003 Thomas Minotour, 2004 Thomas Minotour, 2005 Thomas Minotour, 2002 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2003 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2004 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2005 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2002 Thomas Mvp Er, 2003 Thomas Mvp Er, 2004 Thomas Mvp Er, 2005 Thomas Mvp Er, 2001 Thomas Saf-t-liner Conventional |
| Component: OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Certain 2002-2005 my thomas built minotour, conventional, mvp-er, er, hdx, and mvp-ef model school buses manufactured between January 8, 2002, and March 8, 2005, equipped with specialty mfg "5" series stop arms originally sold in or currently registered in states other than the following states: ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Should the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing vehicles should the motorist not stop at the correct location.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2002 Thomas Conventional, 2003 Thomas Conventional, 2004 Thomas Conventional, 2002 Thomas ER, 2003 Thomas ER, 2004 Thomas ER, 2005 Thomas ER, 2002 Thomas HDX, 2003 Thomas HDX, 2004 Thomas HDX, 2005 Thomas HDX, 2002 Thomas Minotour, 2003 Thomas Minotour, 2004 Thomas Minotour, 2005 Thomas Minotour, 2002 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2003 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2004 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2005 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2002 Thomas Mvp Er, 2003 Thomas Mvp Er, 2004 Thomas Mvp Er, 2005 Thomas Mvp Er, 2001 Thomas Saf-t-liner Conventional |
| Component: OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Certain 2002-2005 my thomas built minotour, conventional, mvp-er, er, hdx, and mvp-ef model school buses manufactured between January 8, 2002, and March 8, 2005, equipped with specialty mfg "5" series stop arms originally sold in or currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Tie rod failure can possibly result in complete wheel separation and a vehicle crash could occur.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2001 Thomas HD, 2002 Thomas HD, 2003 Thomas HD, 2001 Thomas HDX, 2002 Thomas HDX, 2003 Thomas HDX, 2004 Thomas HDX, 2001 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2002 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2003 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2004 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2001 Thomas Mvp Er, 2002 Thomas Mvp Er, 2003 Thomas Mvp Er, 2004 Thomas Mvp Er |
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Certain 2001-2004 my thomas built mvp-ef, er transit, mvp-er, hd, and hdx school buses manufactured between September 24, 2000, and March 4, 2004. The tie rod assembly can fracture and fail, possibly resulting in complete separation. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Mar. 23, 2007 | Air Brake | 3,000 |
| Aug. 3, 2005 | Other:school Bus Stop Arm Assembly | 5,954 |
| Jul. 25, 2005 | Other:school Bus Stop Arm Assembly | 13,583 |
| Apr. 1, 2005 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 4,819 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2005 Thomas HDX | 2 |
| 2004 Thomas HDX | 3 |
| 2003 Thomas HDX | 4 |
| 2002 Thomas HDX | 4 |
| 2001 Thomas HDX | 2 |
| 2000 Thomas HDX | 1 |