There have been 26 safety recalls for the Thomas Built Buses 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 Built Buses HDX.
a detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2023 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2024 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 Joley, 2024 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 Joley, 2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx, 2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Mvp-ef |
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2023-2024 thomas built saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner jouley, 2023 saf-t-liner efx chassis, hdx chassis, and saf-t-liner mvp-ef school buses. the tie rod may be missing a fastener, allowing the steer arm to detach.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Fccc MBC, 2015 Fccc MC, 2015 Fccc MT45, 2015 Fccc MT55, 2015 Fccc S2c 106cab, 2015 Fccc Sport M2106, 2015 Fccc XBR, 2015 Fccc XBS, 2015 Fccc XCL, 2015 Fccc XCM, 2015 Fccc XCR, 2015 Fccc XCS, 2015 Freightliner 108SD, 2015 Freightliner 114SD, 2015 Freightliner M2, 2015 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2015 Western Star 4700 |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL |
| Recall Summary: 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 106, xbr, xbs, xcl,xcm, xcr, and xcs vehicles manufactured may 2, 2014, to ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2005 Freightliner M2, 2006 Freightliner M2, 2007 Freightliner M2, 2008 Freightliner M2, 2009 Freightliner M2, 2010 Freightliner M2, 2011 Freightliner M2, 2012 Freightliner M2, 2005 Sterling 7500, 2006 Sterling 7500, 2007 Sterling 7500, 2008 Sterling 7500, 2009 Sterling 7500, 2010 Sterling 7500, 2011 Sterling 7500, 2012 Sterling 7500, 2005 Sterling 8500, 2006 Sterling 8500, 2007 Sterling 8500, 2008 Sterling 8500, 2009 Sterling 8500, 2010 Sterling 8500, 2011 Sterling 8500, 2012 Sterling 8500, 2005 Sterling Acterra, 2006 Sterling Acterra, 2007 Sterling Acterra, 2008 Sterling Acterra, 2009 Sterling Acterra, 2010 Sterling Acterra, 2012 Sterling Acterra, 2005 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2006 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2007 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2008 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2009 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2010 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2011 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2012 Thomas Built Buses HDX |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The seat could drop unexpectedly with out prior warning and could cause momentary loss of steering control, possibly resulting in a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2010 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2011 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2010 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-ef, 2011 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-ef |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: 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. The weld which holds the mounting tab to the shock body was improperly welded and can break. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The seat could drop unexpectedly without prior warning and could cause momentary loss of steering control, possibly resulting in a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2010 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2011 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2010 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-ef, 2011 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-ef, 2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Fccc B2, 2008 Fccc B2, 2009 Fccc B2, 2010 Fccc B2, 2011 Fccc B2, 2007 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2008 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2009 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2010 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2011 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In the event of a crash, the seat cushion could detach from the seat, increasing the risk of injury to the bus occupants.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2011 Thomas Built Buses HDX |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: 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. The seat cushion locking mechanisms were misaligned during vehicle assembly.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
An overheated and/or melted actuator may result in a vehicle fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2009 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2010 Thomas Built Buses HDX |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
An overheated and/or melted actuator may result in a vehicle fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2009 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2010 Thomas Built Buses HDX |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In the event of a crash or sudden maneuver, the seat cushion may unlatch exposing the seat frame to the vehicle's occupants possibly resulting in injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2011 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2011 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2011 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-ef, 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: 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. The buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Apr. 7, 2023 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 48 |
| Sep. 17, 2014 | Diesel Fuel System | 6,759 |
| Aug. 31, 2011 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 43 |
| Oct. 14, 2010 | Seats | 6 |
| Oct. 14, 2010 | Seats | 294 |
| Jul. 27, 2010 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 5,445 |
| Jun. 29, 2010 | Seats | 2 |
| May. 3, 2010 | Electrical System:wiring | 118 |
| May. 3, 2010 | Electrical System:wiring | 1,515 |
| Feb. 23, 2010 | Seats | 100 |
| Oct. 2, 2009 | Other:school Bus Stop Arm Assembly | 2,922 |
| Jul. 23, 2009 | Structure | 35 |
| Dec. 17, 2008 | Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 24,650 |
| Nov. 26, 2008 | Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers | 18,198 |
| Aug. 25, 2008 | Adaptive Equipment | 1,046 |
| Aug. 25, 2008 | Adaptive Equipment | 1,419 |
| Jun. 17, 2008 | Suspension | 2,506 |
| Feb. 26, 2008 | Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments | 243,435 |
| Feb. 26, 2008 | Adaptive Equipment | 760 |
| Nov. 29, 2007 | Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers | 33,303 |
| Jul. 18, 2007 | Steering | 18,000 |
| Mar. 23, 2007 | Adaptive Equipment | 329 |
| Jun. 12, 2006 | Parking Brake:conventional:air | 5,243 |
| May. 3, 2006 | Adaptive Equipment | 45 |
| Apr. 25, 2006 | Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers | 11,666 |
| Jan. 18, 2006 | Suspension:front | 360 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2023 Thomas Built Buses HDX | 1 |
| 2015 Thomas Built Buses HDX | 1 |
| 2012 Thomas Built Buses HDX | 1 |
| 2011 Thomas Built Buses HDX | 6 |
| 2010 Thomas Built Buses HDX | 8 |
| 2009 Thomas Built Buses HDX | 6 |
| 2008 Thomas Built Buses HDX | 8 |
| 2007 Thomas Built Buses HDX | 12 |
| 2006 Thomas Built Buses HDX | 12 |
| 2005 Thomas Built Buses HDX | 8 |
| 2004 Thomas Built Buses HDX | 7 |
| 2003 Thomas Built Buses HDX | 4 |
| 2002 Thomas Built Buses HDX | 2 |
| 2001 Thomas Built Buses HDX | 2 |