Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx 2010
Model Saf-t-liner Hdx made in 2010 by Thomas Built Buses got 4 investigations as well as 2 recalls. The car had one investigation (fuel system, other). There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and equipment.
Model 2010
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V468000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 10/05/2006 to 05/24/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 2935 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 10/08/2010 | 10/12/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 saf-t-liner c2 and saf-t-liner hdx school buses manufactured from october 5, 2006 through may 24, 2010, equipped with epa 2007 mbe 900 detroit diesel engines. engine software may not react properly to certain aftermarket treatment device fault codes. the software may unnecessarily shutdown a vehicle or may fail to shutdown a vehicle with an aftermarket device over-temp fault. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Unexpected shutdown of a vehicle may increase the risk of a crash. overheating of the aftertreatment device without engine shutdown may result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Daimler trucks will notify owners and repairs will be performed by detroit diesel free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided the agency with a notification schedule. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler trucks' recall campaign number is 10c-6.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V222000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 01/02/2006 to 01/31/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 6828 | 05/20/2011 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 04/06/2011 | 04/06/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, mvp-ef, fs-65, and minotor school buses manufactured from january 2, 2006, through january 31, 2011, equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units. due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dtna will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain the retrofit kit from carrier along with repair instructions. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on may 20, 2011. (see carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1-800-793-4741 or dtna at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-604.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE | ||||||
| PE11029 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 09/02/2011 | 02/17/2012 | Thomas Built CNG Tank Abrasion | ||
| On august 29, 2011 odi received a vehicle owner's questionnaire (voq) from a los angeles school district indicating a 2003 thomas built saf-t-liner hdx compressed natural gas (cng) school bus in their fleet had insufficient clearance between the cng tank and mounting bracket resulting in damage to the outer tank wrapping.the mathematical analysis division of nhtsa calculated that a sample size of thirty (30) buses would give a high confidence (90%) estimation of whether similar buses were experiencing tank abrasion.in the course of this investigation nearly 70 buses (over 300 tanks) were inspected; no tank other than the subject of the voq was found to have insufficient clearance.busses manufactured before and after the subject vehicle were inspected.as a result of this investigation, daimler trucks north america (dtna) developed an improved inspection procedure that addresses the concerns identified in the los angeles complaint.in early february 2012 dtna will mail an owner letter along with the new inspection procedure.see the investigative file for copies of dtna's bulletin and owner letter.this preliminary evaluation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by circumstances.the odi report cited above can be reviewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints under the following identification (odi) number:10423400 | ||||||
| PE11029 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 09/02/2011 | Thomas Built CNG Tank Abrasion | |||
| On august 29, 2011 odi received a voq from a los angeles school district indicating a 2003 thomas built saf-t-liner hdx compressed natural gas (cng) school bus in their fleet had insufficient clearance between the cng tank and mounting bracket.odi reviewed subsequent pictures from the fleet that appear to indicate insufficient clearance between the tank and the frame.in at least one instance, the frame damaged the outer tank wrapping.an abraded or otherwise compromised cng tank may be susceptible to bursting during operation or refueling posing a risk to occupants or service personnel. a preliminary evaluation has been opened to assess the issue. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| PE11029 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 09/02/2011 | 02/17/2012 | Thomas Built CNG Tank Abrasion | ||
| On august 29, 2011 odi received a vehicle owner's questionnaire (voq) from a los angeles school district indicating a 2003 thomas built saf-t-liner hdx compressed natural gas (cng) school bus in their fleet had insufficient clearance between the cng tank and mounting bracket resulting in damage to the outer tank wrapping.the mathematical analysis division of nhtsa calculated that a sample size of thirty (30) buses would give a high confidence (90%) estimation of whether similar buses were experiencing tank abrasion.in the course of this investigation nearly 70 buses (over 300 tanks) were inspected; no tank other than the subject of the voq was found to have insufficient clearance.busses manufactured before and after the subject vehicle were inspected.as a result of this investigation, daimler trucks north america (dtna) developed an improved inspection procedure that addresses the concerns identified in the los angeles complaint.in early february 2012 dtna will mail an owner letter along with the new inspection procedure.see the investigative file for copies of dtna's bulletin and owner letter.this preliminary evaluation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by circumstances.the odi report cited above can be reviewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints under the following identification (odi) number:10423400 | ||||||
| PE11029 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 09/02/2011 | Thomas Built CNG Tank Abrasion | |||
| On august 29, 2011 odi received a voq from a los angeles school district indicating a 2003 thomas built saf-t-liner hdx compressed natural gas (cng) school bus in their fleet had insufficient clearance between the cng tank and mounting bracket.odi reviewed subsequent pictures from the fleet that appear to indicate insufficient clearance between the tank and the frame.in at least one instance, the frame damaged the outer tank wrapping.an abraded or otherwise compromised cng tank may be susceptible to bursting during operation or refueling posing a risk to occupants or service personnel. a preliminary evaluation has been opened to assess the issue. | ||||||